
Surf Forecasts:
Joaquina surf forecast from 3 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 4 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period, SSE swell with 748 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Saturday (Jul 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 10s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 4th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joaquina over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at Joaquina.
Right off the bat, things are a bit messy. We’ve got some decent sized swell around today, with waves hitting about 6 ft from the SSE, but that onshore S wind at 16 mph is chopping it up proper. Combined swell energy is in the moderate range at 609, so there’s power, but it’s not really doing us any favours with that wind. The water’s sitting at 62°F, which is a solid 5°F cooler than normal for this time of year – definitely a bit of a shock to the system, so bring the thick rubber.
Saturday looks similar – still some SSE swell around 4 ft to 6 ft, but that cross-on wind keeps the surface messy, and with a period around 12 seconds, it’s not the cleanest. Combined energy is moderate to strong at 538 to 774 – there’s grunt, but the quality is lacking.
Now, Sunday morning (5th July) – this is where things start to get interesting. The wind drops right off, going glassy with that NW air, and we’ve still got chest to head high SSE swell at 5 ft, period at 11 seconds, and combined energy at a solid 496. It’s clean, it’s got some push, and it’s actually surfable. Not a standout, but if you’re keen, Sunday morning is the pick of the early days.
The week after that is pretty quiet – Monday and Tuesday drop off to knee to waist high stuff, and the wind swings around onshore again, so it’s a bit of a struggle. Combined energy drops into the 100 to 300 range – weak to moderate – and the period drops to 7 seconds on Tuesday, so it’s just not holding shape.
We hit a bit of a dry spell through mid-July, but then things start looking up around the 16th. Thursday the 16th – that’s the one. We’ve got 5 ft SSE swell, period at 12 seconds, and the wind is light offshore from the north at 9 mph, keeping it clean. Combined energy hits 712, which is a solid moderate-to-strong pulse. This is the best on offer – good shape, clean faces, and a decent crowd factor, so expect company, but worth it.
Heading into Saturday the 18th, we’ve got another promising window. Swell drops to 5 ft from the SE, but the period stretches out to 15 seconds – proper groundswell. That long period means better shape, especially at Joaquina being a sandbar setup. Combined energy hits 924 – strong. Again, light offshore wind from the north, clean, and consistent. This is a true standout for the run, just a heads up that long period swells can sometimes run a bit straight on beach breaks, but Joaquina handles it well.
Overall, the first week is a bit of a wash with onshores and small, weak swell, but patience pays off. The 16th and 18th of July are your real windows – solid, clean, and punchy.
Stay safe out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Mon night. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 3 | Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
521 | 550 | 373 | 510 | 748 | 536 | 466 | 389 | 234 | 160 | 130 | 113 | 164 | 113 | 96 | 82 | 101 | 55 | 68 | 44 | 38 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy |
High Tide | 4:27PM0.77m | 3:58AM0.80m | 5:05PM0.75m | 4:41AM0.77m | 5:49PM0.71m | 5:29AM0.73m | 6:41PM0.66m | 6:30AM0.68m | 7:47PM0.61m | 7:58AM0.64m | 9:34PM0.57m | 10:42AM0.67m | 11:21PM0.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:25AM0.07m | 10:54PM0.39m | 11:12AM0.10m | 11:44PM0.40m | 12:06PM0.15m | 00:45AM0.41m | 1:11PM0.20m | 1:55AM0.40m | 2:28PM0.25m | 3:08AM0.38m | 3:53PM0.28m | 4:19AM0.32m | 5:19PM0.29m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 11 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Feels °C | 6 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 12 | SE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 |
21 | 550 | 373 | 510 | 748 | 536 | 466 | 389 | 234 | 160 | 130 | 113 | 28 | 113 | 73 | 82 | 101 | 55 | 68 | 44 | 38 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | E 8 | SE 14 | E 10 | E 9 | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 18 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | ESE 12 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
67 | 21 | 89 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 15 | 152 | 68 | 44 | 18 | 15 | 96 | 64 | 55 | 38 | 41 | 26 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 15 | E 8 | ENE 10 | — | — | — | S 23 | SE 21 | E 9 | E 9 | NE 4 | E 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 17 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | E 16 |
— | 57 | 22 | 52 | — | — | — | 11 | 67 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 6 | 17 | 14 | 30 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | NNE 3 | NNE 3 | S 4 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | NNW 2 | N 3 | — | — | — | NNE 3 |
521 | 1514 | 1024 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 164 | 97 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 23 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 27 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 |
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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.
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