Joaquina Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.63° S 48.45° W

Joaquina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 26 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joaquina sea temperature is
17.7°C
2.1° 

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


Joaquina surf forecast from 26 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 1 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, S swell with cross-onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 1 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, S swell with 2,028 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 27 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with SSE 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 Sunday (Sep 27) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 16 days are 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 01) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Oct 01) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 27th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Thu 1st Oct)8ft (2.4m) 13s
Most Powerful12PM (Thu 1st Oct)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SE
11
0.2
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11
0.6
E
7
0.6
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7
0.5
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7
0.5
SSE
10
0.8
ESE
6
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SSE
13
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12
0.3
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SSE
15
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12
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12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
29
11
33
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24
56
37
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50
17
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23
190
167
177
398
1604
454
436
429
386
Wind (km/h)
10
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5
ENE
10
SSE
5
SW
5
ENE
5
NNE
15
N
20
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20
NNW
20
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10
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20
NNW
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SW
30
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15
SSE
10
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15
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15
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10
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5
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NW
Wind State
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High Tide
2:03PM0.86m
1:55AM0.94m
2:25PM0.82m
2:30AM0.93m
2:48PM0.76m
3:07AM0.90m
3:11PM0.70m
3:48AM0.83m
3:34PM0.63m
4:35AM0.74m
3:54PM0.58m
5:39AM0.64m
3:52PM0.53m
11:49PM0.33m
Low Tide
8:17PM0.19m
8:44AM0.04m
8:43PM0.18m
9:23AM0.14m
9:04PM0.19m
10:05AM0.26m
9:10PM0.20m
11:06AM0.39m
8:55PM0.21m
8:56AM0.53m
12:54PM0.50m
8:56PM0.23m
8:11AM0.59m
3:23PM0.53m
9:10PM0.28m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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13
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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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