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
23.5° 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 Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 3rd May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 3rd May)6ft (1.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 4th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
4
2
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
13
1.5
SSE
14
1.7
SSE
15
1.6
SE
15
1.2
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.6
S
11
0.9
SSE
9
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
S
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
844
958
870
1288
1118
538
309
193
123
69
46
20
20
7
14
27
31
86
156
95
85
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
10
NW
15
NNW
25
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
W
15
WNW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
W
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
2:28AM0.72m
3:29PM0.79m
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
Low Tide
9:00PM0.36m
8:41AM0.10m
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
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:39
6:41
6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
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5:39
5:39
5:38
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
1
1
8
Temp °C
19
18
21
21
20
23
23
22
25
25
23
24
24
23
26
25
17
19
19
15
15
16
18
18
18
19
22
22
23
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
24
17
14
15
9
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSE
12
1.7
SSE
13
1.5
SSE
14
1.7
SSE
15
1.6
SE
15
1.2
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
ENE
6
0.5
SSE
11
0.6
ENE
6
0.8
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.8
ENE
6
1
E
7
1.3
ENE
8
0.9
ENE
8
0.8
E
8
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
E
9
0.7
E
9
Energy kJ
844
958
870
1288
1118
538
309
193
33
69
29
42
20
56
109
191
104
84
156
101
79
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
8
0.2
E
11
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
9
0.3
E
8
0.6
NE
6
0.2
E
10
0.7
NE
6
0.7
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
S
12
0.1
SE
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.9
E
8
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
S
11
Energy kJ
6
9
15
14
13
20
8
33
123
46
20
12
6
14
27
31
86
113
95
85
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
13
0.2
S
10
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
7
7
83
64
71
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
3
0.5
NNE
4
0.5
NE
5
1.2
NNE
6
0.8
NE
6
1.2
NNE
6
0.6
N
4
0.7
ENE
6
1
NE
6
0.9
ENE
6
1.4
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
2.1
NE
8
0.3
S
3
0.5
NW
4
0.6
NW
4
0.4
WNW
4
Energy kJ
8
10
12
84
38
90
9
33
72
57
173
365
477
1
7
14
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
23
0
0
107
0
18
18
0
0
36
0
3
60
12
12
19
3
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
3
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
5
4
4
4
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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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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