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Joaquina Surf Forecast
/ Santa Catarina – Florianópolis (24 surf breaks) /
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Joaquina surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
21.8° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 17) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 14th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 19th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 21st May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joaquina over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 16°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wed 20 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | |
247 | 643 | 491 | 371 | 317 | 206 | 173 | 161 | 128 | 130 | 97 | 57 | 38 | 257 | 389 | 906 | 807 | 1451 | 924 | 522 | 378 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | |
High Tide | 00:41AM0.79m | 12:40PM0.85m | 1:06AM0.75m | 1:23PM0.90m | 1:29AM0.70m | 2:06PM0.91m | 1:51AM0.65m | 2:50PM0.88m | 2:13AM0.63m | 3:35PM0.83m | 2:37AM0.62m | 4:23PM0.75m | 3:03AM0.63m | 5:16PM0.67m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:52AM0.20m | 7:25PM0.10m | 7:29AM0.16m | 8:18PM0.16m | 8:05AM0.12m | 9:13PM0.25m | 8:40AM0.10m | 10:09PM0.36m | 9:16AM0.10m | 11:08PM0.46m | 10:00AM0.11m | 00:09AM0.54m | 11:02AM0.14m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — |
 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 |
17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 6 | E 6 | S 6 | E 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | ESE 6 |
 kJ | 247 | 643 | 491 | 371 | 317 | 206 | 173 | 161 | 128 | 130 | 23 | 22 | 16 | 6 | 59 | 387 | 770 | 1451 | 924 | 522 | 4 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 4 | E 4 | E 5 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 6 | SSE 15 | E 6 | SE 16 | SSE 8 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | E 7 |
| kJ | 15 | 14 | 14 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 20 | 97 | 57 | 16 | 21 | 3 | 68 | 145 | 32 | 20 | 10 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 15 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | ESE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SE 12 | — | SSE 10 | NNE 6 | — | — | SSE 17 | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | 8 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 1 | — | 6 | — | 38 | 3 | — | — | 807 | — | 5 | 4 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 4 | — | — | E 4 | ENE 6 | — | — | S 6 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | — | — | SSW 3 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 22 | 10 | — | — | 9 | 47 | — | — | 31 | 257 | 389 | 906 | 345 | — | — | 4 | 378 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 28 | 6 | 27 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 31 | 23 | 6 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 23 |
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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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