When is the best time to surf Florianópolis?

Surf in Florianópolis is most reliable from March–October. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Florianópolis?

Sea temperature in Florianópolis averages 18°C in July and 27°C in February. That calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.

Is Florianópolis good for beginners?

Yes — Florianópolis has beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.

Can I work remotely from Florianópolis with a team in another time zone?

Florianópolis runs on America/Sao_Paulo. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 6 hours of shared workday with New York, 3 hours of shared workday with San Francisco, 4 hours of shared workday with London and 3 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.

Surf Florianópolis, Brazil

Surf Florianópolis, Brazil: beach breaks for all levels, best surf March–October, sea 18°C–27°C, monthly weather and remote-work time zones.

Waves

beach breaks

Suits

all levels

Best surf months

March–October

Sea temperature

18–27°C

Surf season in Florianópolis, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	–	1.2	8 s ESE	24	26	6.1
February	–	1.1	8 s SE	25	27	5.2
March	In season	1.3	9 s ESE	24	26	4.5
April	In season	1.4	9 s SE	22	24	3.4
May	In season	1.4	10 s SSE	19	22	3.7
June	In season	1.3	9 s S	17	19	3.2
July	In season	1.3	10 s E	16	18	3.1
August	In season	1.4	9 s E	17	18	3.3
September	In season	1.5	9 s E	18	19	5.0
October	In season	1.5	9 s E	20	21	4.7
November	–	1.4	9 s E	21	23	4.5
December	–	1.2	8 s E	23	24	4.9

Surf spots near Florianópolis

Working remotely from Florianópolis

Florianópolis is on America/Sao_Paulo (UTC-3 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

New York6 h
San Francisco3 h
London4 h
Berlin3 h
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Where to stay in Florianópolis

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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Florianópolis?: Surf in Florianópolis is most reliable from March–October. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Florianópolis?: Sea temperature in Florianópolis averages 18°C in July and 27°C in February. That calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.
Is Florianópolis good for beginners?: Yes — Florianópolis has beach breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
Can I work remotely from Florianópolis with a team in another time zone?: Florianópolis runs on America/Sao_Paulo. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 6 hours of shared workday with New York, 3 hours of shared workday with San Francisco, 4 hours of shared workday with London and 3 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.