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Joaquina surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 -03
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Joaquina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Joaquina sea temperature is
25.8° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Joaquina this week:

The surf forecast for Joaquina over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 12 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 18th Jan)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 21st Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 20th Jan)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joaquina over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Mon afternoon). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Mon afternoon).

Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
SE
0.1
SE
0.1
S
0.2
S
0.4
S
1.1
S
1.3
SSE
1.6
SE
1.9
SSE
1.4
SE
1.3
ESE
1.3
ESE
Period(s) (?)1514131312121211111177886688888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)48776655542152080127269410235198215
Wind
(km/h)
25
NE
10
N
10
N
20
NE
10
N
15
N
10
NNE
5
S
0
NW
15
ESE
5
N
10
NNW
10
NE
5
SSW
30
S
35
S
25
SSE
25
SSE
25
SSE
10
ESE
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		glassoncross-
off		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		ononononglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:58AM
0.74
12:15PM
0.61
1:28AM
0.80
12:48PM
0.66
1:57AM
0.84
1:17PM
0.72
2:24AM
0.86
1:46PM
0.78
2:51AM
0.87
2:15PM
0.82
3:19AM
0.86
2:47PM
0.86
3:49AM
0.84
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:59PM
0.20
7:07AM
0.36
6:42PM
0.13
7:40AM
0.33
7:21PM
0.07
8:10AM
0.31
7:58PM
0.02
8:39AM
0.31
8:34PM
-0.01
9:08AM
0.31
9:11PM
-0.02
9:38AM
0.32
9:47PM
-0.01
10:11AM
0.34
Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise--5:31--5:31--5:33--5:33--5:35--5:35--5:35
Sunset7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:13--7:12--
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
----2-1---2-2--32----
Temp. °C272627272527272526272528272525232322232224
Feels °C (?)273028272828302929292929292923192018192122
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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 12 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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