Offshore Stays

Surf Florianópolis in July

Surfing Florianópolis in July: in the main surf season, air around 16°C, sea around 18°C, 3.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 3/2mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

16°C

Sea temperature

18°C

Rain

3.1 mm/day

Wind

14 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.9 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

10 s

Main swell direction

From E (90°)

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

Surf size in Florianópolis in July

Offshore of Florianópolis, waves in July average 1.3 m (4 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.9 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 10 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.

July in the context of Florianópolis's surf season

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is July a good month to surf Florianópolis?
Yes — July falls in Florianópolis's main surf season (March–October).
How warm is the sea in Florianópolis in July?
About 18°C on average, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Florianópolis in July?
Air temperature averages 16°C, with about 3.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 14 km/h.
Climate: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) monthly climatology, 2001–2020. Sea temperature: NOAA Coral Reef Watch CoralTemp v3.1, 5 km monthly SST, 2015–2025 mean (nearest ocean cell). Surf season is Offshore Stays editorial. Waves: Open-Meteo Marine API, ECMWF ERA5-Ocean hourly reanalysis, 2016–2025 (offshore grid cell 28.0°S 48.5°W), retrieved 22 Oct 2026.