Joaquina surf break

Joaquina surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

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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
23.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 05) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 16 days are 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 11th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 11th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
3
4
4
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
15
1.2
SSE
14
1
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.9
NE
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
11
0.9
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
14
1.7
SSE
14
1.7
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1118
538
368
193
123
69
56
20
20
15
39
57
65
55
50
85
209
337
892
1191
1099
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNE
10
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
10
NW
10
NW
5
WNW
5
NNE
20
W
10
W
10
ESE
5
W
5
WNW
15
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
off
cross-off
High Tide
2:55AM0.70m
4:07PM0.74m
3:27AM0.68m
4:52PM0.69m
4:08AM0.65m
5:53PM0.64m
5:03AM0.61m
7:50PM0.62m
6:20AM0.58m
10:37PM0.69m
8:15AM0.58m
11:11PM0.75m
10:06AM0.64m
Low Tide
9:24PM0.41m
9:12AM0.13m
9:56PM0.45m
9:56AM0.18m
11:34PM0.49m
11:28AM0.23m
1:25AM0.50m
1:19PM0.24m
9:11PM0.62m
2:41PM0.22m
3:51AM0.42m
3:48PM0.17m
4:45AM0.36m
4:46PM0.12m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
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5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
5:35
3
9
Temp °C
20
23
24
22
24
24
22
24
24
22
25
24
20
17
19
18
15
15
15
17
19
19
22
23
24
24
24
24
24
25
23
26
25
20
17
17
11
13
11
14
14
16
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
SE
15
1.2
SSE
14
1
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
10
1
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1
E
8
0.8
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
9
0.9
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
11
1.5
SSE
14
1.7
SSE
14
1.7
SSE
14
Energy kJ
1118
538
368
193
123
69
30
40
20
102
183
202
144
90
88
96
209
337
892
1191
1099
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
E
8
0.5
NE
5
0.2
E
10
0.6
ENE
5
0.5
ENE
6
0.1
E
8
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.6
S
8
0.5
SSE
11
0.7
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
Energy kJ
13
13
8
19
20
1
46
20
15
39
57
65
55
50
71
76
56
60
40
39
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.1
SE
13
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SE
11
0.6
S
11
0.1
NW
4
0.8
SSE
15
Energy kJ
6
7
9
21
31
85
1
246
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
5
0.9
NNE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.9
NE
6
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
NE
6
0.9
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.6
NE
7
2.2
NE
8
0.4
NNW
3
2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
11
48
18
52
3
26
56
116
59
251
574
2
683
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
4
4
Distance (km)
18
0
25
0
0
71
0
12
60
3
6
0
0
0
0
3
0
23
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
3
2
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
8
5
8
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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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