Joaquina surf break

Joaquina surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Sunday 24 May 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
19.3° C
(Which is 2.2°C colder than average 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 Monday (May 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 25th May)4ft (1.2m) 7s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
1.2
SE
7
1
ESE
7
0.8
SE
16
1.1
SE
14
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
9
1.1
SE
7
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.3
SE
13
0.9
SE
12
0.9
SE
11
0.7
SE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
103
101
147
93
314
469
196
125
69
106
116
79
73
62
41
23
18
28
205
172
110
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
20
S
5
SW
0
NW
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
WSW
15
SSW
25
S
10
SW
5
WSW
10
ESE
5
WNW
10
NNW
20
NNE
15
NNW
5
SW
5
SE
10
SSW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
High Tide
11:52PM0.62m
9:14AM0.61m
11:22PM0.63m
10:46AM0.66m
11:27PM0.65m
11:41AM0.72m
11:50PM0.67m
12:25PM0.77m
00:18AM0.69m
1:05PM0.80m
00:47AM0.70m
1:42PM0.82m
1:16AM0.70m
Low Tide
3:51PM0.24m
4:34AM0.45m
4:45PM0.25m
5:11AM0.37m
5:32PM0.26m
5:45AM0.29m
6:14PM0.27m
6:17AM0.22m
6:54PM0.29m
6:47AM0.16m
7:32PM0.31m
7:16AM0.12m
8:07PM0.33m
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rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
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5:28
5:28
5:28
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:27
5
4
2
1
Temp °C
19
19
17
19
19
19
20
20
19
19
18
17
17
18
17
19
19
18
20
20
18
18
17
17
20
20
19
20
20
19
16
14
15
17
17
18
16
17
17
21
21
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
E
7
0.7
E
7
1.2
SE
7
1
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
6
1.1
SE
14
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
9
0.1
E
8
0.9
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.8
SE
7
0.7
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SSE
8
0.9
SE
12
0.9
SE
11
0.7
SE
10
Energy kJ
62
48
147
93
44
469
196
125
69
106
1
79
73
62
41
23
18
28
205
172
110
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
11
0.7
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.8
SE
16
0.6
ESE
6
0.6
E
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
S
4
0.4
SE
8
0.2
ENE
8
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
ESE
6
0.4
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.2
ENE
4
0.4
SSE
4
Energy kJ
103
101
56
52
314
26
25
20
6
14
6
20
9
9
8
8
13
7
3
2
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSE
6
0.8
E
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.3
SE
18
0.4
SSE
9
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.4
ESE
8
0.1
SE
11
0.1
NE
5
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.1
E
8
0.2
S
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.3
SE
13
0.2
E
6
0.2
E
6
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
25
66
35
51
34
3
3
3
22
5
1
1
1
1
6
6
6
27
3
3
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
4
0.9
SSE
7
0.5
N
3
0.7
N
4
0.4
NE
4
0.9
SSW
5
1.1
SSW
5
1.1
SE
7
0.5
NE
4
0.7
NNE
4
0.8
S
4
Energy kJ
16
81
4
12
7
35
74
116
7
19
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
3
23
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
6
27
6
0
27
0
12
71
0
0
27
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
3
4
2
4
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
9
8
7
7
6
6
9
8
9
5
5
4
5
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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