Surf spot

Ponta das Aranhas

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Country: Brazil, Santa Catarina
Coordinates: -27.4821, -48.3809

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.4	0.6	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.4	0.4	0.5	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	1.1	1.1	1	0.9	1	0.8	1	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	1	1	0.8	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7
Wave direction	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ESE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	4.8	5	5.8	5.6	6.3	6.5	6.3	7	6	5.5	5.2	5.3	5.8	6.2	5	4.8	5.3	5.3	6.5	7	6.5	7.5	6.8	6	5.5	5.7	5.8	6	6.1	6.7	6.9	6.8	4.8	5.8	5.8	6.1	6.3	6.7	7.9	6.1	6.9	8.6	8.7	8.8	8.3	8.2	8.1	8.4	9.2	9.1	9.7	9.3	8.9	8.8	8.9	8.9
Wave energy (kJ)	24	24	21	24	26	24	14	33	41	41	36	35	20	18	14	17	30	19	15	19	21	30	40	39	39	39	43	51	58	68	74	64	29	74	86	71	71	83	88	71	61	103	102	99	102	90	84	95	161	153	133	140	113	93	83	78
Wind speed (km/h)	5.4	17.9	20.5	18.4	20.5	23.5	24.7	20.2	16.4	13	11.4	19.8	21.3	24.2	19.4	21.3	20.9	17.1	15.5	12.8	11.7	9.5	10.3	7.5	8.6	10.1	7.4	5.5	5.5	8.9	17	23.4	21	20.4	18.8	17.8	16.2	20.6	20.3	15.9	10.1	7.2	6.1	2.6	9.2	13.2	11.4	14	15.1	12.3	5.4	7.7	17	16.5	14.5	5.1
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Ponta das Aranhas is a surf spot on the coast of Santa Catarina, Brazil, known for its Atlantic swell exposure, rocky point/reef-style break, and scenic, relatively uncrowded setting compared with the state’s more famous beach breaks.

What it’s like

Wave type: Typically a point/reef break with waves that can hold shape nicely when the swell lines up.
Best conditions: Works best on a solid swell with favorable wind direction and mid-to-high tide depending on the sand/reef setup.
Wave quality: Can offer clean, peaky, fast right or lefts depending on the exact bathymetry and conditions.
Crowd: Usually less crowded than the more popular breaks around Florianópolis and nearby surf towns.

Surf level

Often better suited to intermediate to advanced surfers, especially when it gets bigger or more powerful.
Can be more manageable on smaller, clean days, but the takeoff zones and rocky bottom can still demand attention.

Hazards

Rocks/reef: Watch for a rocky bottom and possible shallow sections.
Strong currents: Common on exposed Santa Catarina breaks, especially when swell increases.
Changing conditions: Can shift quickly with tides, swell angle, and wind.

Best time of year

Santa Catarina gets surf year-round, but autumn and winter often bring the most consistent and powerful swell.
Spring and summer can still be fun, especially with smaller pulses and offshore winds.

Overall vibe

Ponta das Aranhas has the feel of a more local, natural, and wave-dependent spot—not always on every surfer’s radar, but capable of producing fun, quality sessions when the ocean lines up.