Florianópolis today: waves, weather and sun
- Best time tomorrow 2:20–3:30 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach tomorrow 6:00–9:00 am Poor beach day · 4/10
- Waves · water 1.5 ft · 71 °F smooth · 5.2 s from the east
- Wind · air 9 mph · 68 °F from the NNE, gusts 18 · overcast
- Surf tomorrow Flat Flat day · 1/10 · 5:01–9:00 am
- Sun 5:26 am–6:30 pm 13 h 4 min of daylight
- Moon 92% · 9:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:38 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:00 am–12:00 pm great day · 10/10
Today, Wednesday, October 28, in Florianópolis the sun rises at 5:26 am and sets at 6:30 pm: 13 h 4 min of daylight. The moon is 92% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 12:44 am to 2:44 am and from 1:16 pm to 3:16 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 1.5 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (9 mph). Overcast, 68 °F.
Fishing in Florianópolis today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Major period 1:16–3:16 pm
- Falling pressure (−0.10 inHg in 24 h), light offshore wind (12 mph) and some swell (1.6 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
Your day at a glance
The best window, 1:30 pm to 3:20 pm, combines a major period, falling pressure and some swell. Also good from 6:00 pm to 6:50 pm, with sunset and falling pressure. Also good from 12:40 am to 2:30 am, with a major period and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: dusky grouper, common octopus, southern kingfish and whitemouth croaker. What you can catch
We don't show the tide for Florianópolis, so it doesn't count in the rating. How it works · Next 7 days · Fishing rules
Beach day in Florianópolis
Is it a beach day?
- Feels like 71 °F: mild
- Calm for swimming: 1.6 ft waves
- Water at 71 °F (nice)
- Cloudy (88% cloud cover)
- Moderate offshore wind (13 mph): it blows floats and inflatables out to sea
- UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.6 ft
1.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 71 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 10 · SPF 50
Max UV 10 (very high): SPF 50 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours. Seek shade 10:00 am–2:00 pm (very high UV).
- Wind 13 mph
Moderate offshore wind (13 mph). Skip the inflatables: offshore wind carries them out to sea.
- Tide & sand
We don't show the tide for Florianópolis, so it doesn't count in the rating.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Florianópolis
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- Ponta da Ilhota 1.6 mi · SW
- Parking
- Praia da Saudade 2.1 mi · SW
- Parking
- Praia do Meio 2.5 mi · SW
- Parking
- Praia do Itaguaçu 2.9 mi · SW
- Praia do Bom Abrigo 3.1 mi · W
- Parking
- Praia das Palmeiras 3.1 mi · SW
- Praia do Barcela 3.4 mi · NE
- Praia do Cacupé Grande 4.0 mi · N
- Restrooms
- Parking
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Webcams near Florianópolis
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Tides in Florianópolis
Tides in Florianópolis: not available yet
There is no tide station near Florianópolis, and we can't rely on the global tide model on this coast: for now we don't show its tide.
Meanwhile, see the tide in Praia das Pacas · 14 mi
The sun, moon, solunar periods and spring tides on this page do apply to this place.
The sea at Florianópolis
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.8 ft
- Significant1.5 ft
- Highest expectedHighest3.1 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 3.1 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 3.1 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-offshore wind. The coast faces west and the wind comes off the land at an angle: calmer water near the shore, and bait and boats drift out to sea.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Monday 2: 2.1 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →The satellite measured 5.6 °F less yesterday than the model gives now: the water is probably colder than the forecast says.
Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 74.1 °F by Tuesday 3.
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:54 pm (local time).
Surf in Florianópolis today
Surf today
Flat- Barely any waves (0.6 ft sets): flat
- Light offshore wind (11 mph): it holds up and grooms the waves
It’s flat today: almost no waves reach this coast.
- Light: First light 5:02 am · sunrise 5:26 am · sunset 6:30 pm · last light 6:55 pm
- Tide: We don’t have a reliable tide to show here.
- Water at 70.3 °F–71.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 10 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, has light offshore wind, though with barely any waves.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Follow the flags and the lifeguards, and don’t paddle out if the surf is above your level: this score is a guide, not a substitute for what you see when you get there.
Diving in Florianópolis today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- 1.4 ft swell at 5 s from the east-southeast: barely any surge
- Light offshore wind (9 mph)
- 0.3 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: none; the tide doesn't count here
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 70.3–71.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:55 pm. Waning gibbous (92%), rising at 9:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:30 am to 11:30 am, combines little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 1:30 pm to 4:30 pm, with little swell, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
We don't have a reliable tide for Florianópolis, so slack water doesn't count in the rating.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Reserva Extrativista Marinha do Pirajubaé 3.8 mi
- Explorer Centro de Mergulho 2.3 mi
- Arvoredo Island 2.4 mi
- Ikigai Experience 6.3 mi
- Cultura Subaquática 7.0 mi
- Floripa Dive Mergulho 7.3 mi
- Campeche Beira Mar, Florianópolis Sc 7.4 mi
- Piscinas Naturais da Barra da Lagoa 8.4 mi
- Escola Água Viva Mergulho 11 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
Weather in Florianópolis
Now in Florianópolis
- Low / high
- 64 / 72 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 2%
- Clouds
- 99%
- Humidity
- 81%
- Dew pointDew point
- 62 °F
- Visibility
- 15 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Fair · 28
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (+0.00 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.14 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast | Overcast |
| Temperature | 65° | 65° | 64° | 70° | 72° | 71° | 69° | 67° |
| Wind (mph) | 5 N | 3 NNW | 4 NW | 7 NNW | 12 NNE | 11 NNE | 11 NNE | 7 NNW |
| Gusts | 10 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 14 |
| Waves | 1.7 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.5 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.6 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 6:00 pm 69° 11 NNE 1.6 ft
- 9:00 pm 67° 7 NNW 1.4 ft
- 12:00 am 66° 5 NNW 1.3 ft
- 3:00 am 65° 3 WNW 1.2 ft
- 6:00 am 66° 1 WNW 1.2 ft
- 9:00 am 72° 6 N 1.2 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 8 NNE 1.2 ft
- 3:00 pm 71° 7 NE 1.2 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 64 / 72 °F | 13 mph N | 1.7 ft | |
| Thu 29 | 64 / 73 °F | 9 mph ENE | 1.3 ft | |
| Fri 30 | 62 / 68 °F | 12 mph S | 1.8 ft | |
| Sat 31 | 62 / 71 °F | 8 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | |
| Sun 1 | 65 / 72 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.9 ft | |
| Mon 2 | 67 / 75 °F | 14 mph N | 2.1 ft | |
| Tue 3 | 67 / 76 °F | 11 mph SSE | 2.0 ft | |
| Wed 4 | 69 / 78 °F | 13 mph SW | 1.9 ft | |
| Thu 5 | 70 / 73 °F | 11 mph E | 1.8 ft | |
| Fri 6 | 72 / 74 °F | 7 mph NNW | 1.6 ft | |
| Sat 7 | 67 / 73 °F | 17 mph S | — | |
| Sun 8 | 63 / 71 °F | 16 mph S | — | |
| Mon 9 | 61 / 71 °F | 11 mph S | — | |
| Tue 10 | 60 / 72 °F | 8 mph NE | — |
- Thu 29 Drizzle 64° / 73° 1.3 ft
- Fri 30 Rain 62° / 68° 1.8 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 62° / 71° 1.8 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 65° / 72° 1.9 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 67° / 75° 2.1 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 67° / 76° 2.0 ft
- Wed 4 Thunderstorm 69° / 78° 1.9 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore.
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.8 °F; normal high: 76 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 6:54 pm (local time).
The sun in Florianópolis
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 4:33 am
- Full dark 7:24 pm
- Civil dawn 5:02 am
- Civil dusk 6:55 pm
- Solar noon 11:58 am (76° high)
- Daylight 13 h 4 min (+2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:59 pm
- Full dark 7:24 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,356,566 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Florianópolis
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,432 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 12:44–2:44 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 1:16–3:16 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 6:27–7:27 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:08–10:08 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 5:29 pmNov 1 in 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 8:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 11:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in Florianópolis
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Trapiche da Costeira 2.2 mi
- Trapiche Nilton José Ferreira 3.1 mi
- Trapiche Nésia Maria Moreira 5.7 mi
- Jetty 3.3 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 0.9 mi
- Boat ramp 1.7 mi
- Iate Clube Veleiros da Ilha 0.8 mi
- Marina 1.6 mi
- Central Pesca e Camping 0.2 mi
- Só Pesca Esportiva e Profissional 0.3 mi
- Pier 33 9.2 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Tides near FlorianópolisTides nearby
- Saco dos Limões1.2 mi
- Morro da Cruz1.2 mi
- Carvoeira1.4 mi
- Trindade1.7 mi
- Pantanal2.2 mi
- Santa Monica2.6 mi
- Corrego Grande2.7 mi
- Costeira do Pirajubaé3.2 mi
- Itacorubi3.4 mi
- Campinas3.5 mi
Florianópolis at a glance
- Town or city of about 508,826 people. Coordinates: 27.597° S, 48.549° W.
- Its coast faces west.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Praia do Nelinho (1.1 mi), Praia da Saudade (2.1 mi), Praia do Meio (2.5 mi), Praia da Cantina (3.2 mi).
Questions about FlorianópolisQuestions
What time is sunset today in Florianópolis?
At 6:30 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:55 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Florianópolis?
At 5:25 am. First light comes at 4:32 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 92% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 4:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 12:44–2:44 am, Minor 6:27–7:27 am, Major 1:16–3:16 pm, Minor 9:08–10:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Florianópolis?
Overcast, from 64 °F to 72 °F, with a gentle breeze from the north-northeast (9 mph) and a 2% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Florianópolis?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 1.5 ft waves with a period of 5.2 s from the east. The water is 71.4 °F.
When is the best time to visit Florianópolis?
The best time to visit Florianópolis is from April to June and in August: highs of 70 °F to 78 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 4 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).