Joaquina Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Brazil – Santa Catarina)
| Name: | Joaquina |
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| Type: | sandbar |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: SE | Offshore Wind: NW |
Joaquina in Santa Caterina is an exposed beach break that is usually a safe bet. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds are from the northwest. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the best swell direction is from the southeast. Waves at the beach are mainly lefts. Often Crowded. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Overall Joaquina Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Joaquina surf quality by season and Joaquina surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Brazil - Santa Catarina surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Joaquina
Visitor Reviews of Joaquina |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Joaquina:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Praia Mole | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Galheta | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Campeche | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Morro das Pedras | 7 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Mocambique | 8 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Joaquina: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Brazil Buoy | 281 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Middle Atlantic Buoy | 2891 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | West Atlantic Buoy | 2911 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Martinique Buoy | 2948 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 3197 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Joaquina: |
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| Closest tide station | Florianópolis, Brazil | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Imbituba, Brazil | 44 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Itajaí, Brazil | 52 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Laguna, Brazil | 64 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Paranaguá, Brazil | 146 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Joaquina: |
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| Closest ski area | Vallecitos (Argentina) | 1308 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 1325 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Los Puquios (Argentina) | 1328 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 1342 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valle Nevado (Chile) | 1350 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Joaquina: |
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| Closest city location | Florianopolis (Brazil) | 6 mi |
| Second closest city location | Campinas (Brazil) | 10 mi |
| Third closest city location | Palhoca (Brazil) | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Sao Jose (Brazil) | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Biguacu (Brazil) | 16 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Joaquina is Hercilio Luz (Florianopolis) Airport (FLN) in Brazil, which is 11 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Joaquina is Navegantes Itajai Airport (NVT), also in Brazil, 85 km (53 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Joinville Airport (JOI), also in Brazil, 160 km (99 miles) away.
