Joaquina Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.63° S 48.45° W

Joaquina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joaquina sea temperature is
18.1°C
2.3° 

Joaquina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Joaquina surf forecast from 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, ESE swell with 579 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with E swell.

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 Friday (Oct 09) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 15) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 9th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 15th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue night, min 15°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
00:35AM0.84m
1:18PM0.79m
1:08AM0.89m
1:33PM0.78m
1:41AM0.90m
1:52PM0.77m
2:15AM0.89m
2:13PM0.75m
2:49AM0.85m
2:33PM0.73m
3:23AM0.80m
2:55PM0.70m
Low Tide
7:14PM0.28m
7:29AM0.05m
7:33PM0.23m
7:57AM0.11m
7:48PM0.19m
8:21AM0.17m
8:00PM0.15m
8:38AM0.25m
8:12PM0.12m
8:47AM0.32m
8:28PM0.11m
8:51AM0.39m
8:49PM0.13m
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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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