Joaquina Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.63° S 48.45° W

Joaquina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joaquina sea temperature is
19.4°C
1.4° 

Joaquina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Joaquina surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, S swell with 2,107 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joaquina this week:

The surf forecast for Joaquina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 10s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sat 17th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Sun 18th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 18th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joaquina over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Night
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
2
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2
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
9
1.4
SSE
10
1
SSE
9
3
S
12
3
S
10
1.4
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
10
1.4
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.3
SE
10
1.2
SE
11
1.2
SE
11
1.1
SE
11
1
SE
11
1
SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
131
127
149
327
181
2107
1752
394
436
458
361
341
326
326
293
224
220
153
122
Wind (km/h)
15
SSW
0
W
15
SE
5
W
5
WSW
15
SE
10
SW
5
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
5
SSW
10
E
5
N
10
NNE
15
NE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
5:42AM0.59m
4:20PM0.58m
11:21AM0.62m
5:42PM0.52m
11:27AM0.68m
9:49PM0.54m
11:42AM0.74m
10:49PM0.63m
12:02PM0.80m
11:25PM0.72m
12:24PM0.83m
11:59PM0.80m
Low Tide
9:49PM0.24m
8:40AM0.54m
1:58PM0.56m
1:23AM0.31m
3:42PM0.51m
3:08AM0.27m
4:32PM0.44m
4:13AM0.20m
5:09PM0.37m
5:03AM0.13m
5:43PM0.31m
5:46AM0.07m
6:17PM0.25m
rain showers
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 mm
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Temp °C
18
21
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20
Feels °C
16
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Information about the Joaquina Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Joaquina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Joaquina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Joaquina surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Joaquina) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Joaquina may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Joaquina is 9 km (6 miles) from Florianopolis. If you plan a holiday in Florianópolis, look for hotels and other accommodation in Florianopolis. Florianopolis has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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