Is August a good month to surf Florianópolis?

Yes — August falls in Florianópolis's main surf season (March–October).

How warm is the sea in Florianópolis in August?

About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Florianópolis in August?

Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 3.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 15 km/h.

Surf Florianópolis in August

Surfing Florianópolis in August: in the main surf season, air around 17°C, sea around 18°C, 3.3 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

17°C

Sea temperature

18°C

Rain

3.3 mm/day

Wind

15 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.9 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From E (90°)

What to wear: with the sea around 18°C in August, expect a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Florianópolis in August

Offshore of Florianópolis, waves in August average 1.4 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 3rd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.9 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 seconds from the E.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

August in the context of Florianópolis's surf season

Florianópolis's main surf season runs March–October. August is inside it.

Full Florianópolis surf and remote-work guide →

Frequently asked questions

Is August a good month to surf Florianópolis?: Yes — August falls in Florianópolis's main surf season (March–October).
How warm is the sea in Florianópolis in August?: About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Florianópolis in August?: Air temperature averages 17°C, with about 3.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 15 km/h.