Joaquina surf break

Joaquina surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Saturday 14 Feb 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
27.8° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than 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 (Feb 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 12 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 15th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 15th Feb)1.5ft (0.5m) 12s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 22nd Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Fri afternoon).

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.8
SE
0.7
SE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.5
SE
0.9
NE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
0.4
SE
1
E
1.1
E
1
E
0.9
ESE
0.9
ESE
1.4
SSE
1.4
S
0.9
SSE
Period(s) (?)61112771111107677878888877
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)66100106684748453726521212161091351181029621019981
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSE
0
SSW
10
E
5
NNW
15
N
15
NE
10
N
20
N
25
NNE
10
N
10
NNW
5
SE
5
W
10
N
15
ENE
5
NNW
15
S
30
SSE
20
SSW
10
SSW
25
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offonglasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:47AM
0.87
1:09PM
0.77
2:11AM
0.90
1:34PM
0.84
2:34AM
0.90
2:02PM
0.89
2:58AM
0.89
2:32PM
0.92
3:23AM
0.85
3:04PM
0.92
3:48AM
0.80
3:39PM
0.89
4:13AM
0.73
4:17PM
0.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:50AM
0.28
7:45PM
-0.02
8:17AM
0.26
8:20PM
-0.06
8:46AM
0.26
8:55PM
-0.07
9:14AM
0.27
9:30PM
-0.03
9:41AM
0.28
10:05PM
0.04
10:04AM
0.30
10:43PM
0.14
10:14AM
0.31
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sat
21
Sunrise-5:56--5:56--5:58--5:58--5:58--6:00--6:00-
Sunset--6:58--6:57--6:57--6:55--6:54--6:53--6:52
heavy rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
261---24-2------------
Temp. °C232525242727242727252828262828262626242524
Feels °C (?)242827272829272828273131303030302723212422
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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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