Joaquina surf break

Joaquina surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Tuesday 26 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
18.9° C
(Which is 2.5°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 Tuesday (May 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. 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 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (May 27) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Tue 26th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 30th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 27th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
1
2
1
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
1.1
S
8
1.4
SSE
8
2
SSE
9
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.9
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.4
SE
8
1.3
SE
11
1.4
SE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
1.5
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
196
125
81
142
284
586
165
116
77
30
29
24
413
475
182
100
115
103
97
50
284
Wind (km/h)
15
N
10
N
15
SSW
20
SSW
25
SSE
15
SW
5
W
10
E
5
WSW
5
SSW
10
ESE
5
NW
10
NNW
15
N
10
NNW
5
NW
5
NE
10
SSW
20
S
25
S
25
SSW
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
2:18PM0.82m
1:45AM0.70m
2:52PM0.81m
2:16AM0.71m
Low Tide
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
7:46AM0.10m
8:41PM0.36m
8:18AM0.09m
9:14PM0.38m
mod rain
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
light rain
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:52
6:52
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:54
6:56
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:28
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:27
5:25
5:25
10
3
Temp °C
19
20
18
19
19
17
18
18
17
18
19
19
17
19
17
19
19
18
17
18
16
19
20
18
16
15
14
18
17
17
18
19
20
17
18
17
20
19
18
15
14
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
1.1
S
8
0.2
E
7
1.4
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.9
SE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.6
ESE
7
0.5
ESE
6
1.3
SE
11
1.4
SE
11
0.9
SSE
10
0.7
SE
10
0.8
SE
10
0.8
SE
9
0.8
SE
9
0.6
SE
9
0.2
ENE
6
Energy kJ
196
125
81
142
3
281
165
116
77
30
29
24
413
475
182
100
115
103
97
50
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
ESE
6
0.4
ESE
7
0.3
ESE
7
0.4
SE
11
0.1
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
10
0.4
SE
6
0.4
E
7
0.6
E
6
0.7
ESE
7
0.6
E
6
0.6
E
6
0.5
E
6
0.2
ESE
12
0.3
E
6
Energy kJ
22
18
9
31
1
1
9
8
8
9
9
14
27
45
28
28
17
14
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
13
0.1
E
12
0.4
NE
5
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
SSE
10
0.3
S
10
0.2
S
9
0.1
SE
12
0.1
SE
12
0.4
SE
8
0.4
SE
12
0.7
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.2
ESE
11
Energy kJ
3
3
5
4
11
17
6
6
6
18
38
94
58
36
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
4
0.4
SSW
3
2
S
7
1.4
SSE
8
2
SSE
9
0.4
N
3
1
S
5
1.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
8
3
416
284
586
3
43
284
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
2
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
6
6
27
3
0
28
0
7
34
0
0
4
0
0
4
6
27
31
23
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
1
3
2
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
6
7
9
6
9
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
7
4
4
4
4
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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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