Joaquina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Joaquina has in store for us over the next couple of weeks. We’ve got a real mixed bag, but a few windows that are proper special for those who can pick their moments.

We’re starting off with a bit of a tease. The first decent action kicks off Sunday the 5th of July, and honestly, the whole first week is pretty average, with only a couple of slight standouts. The real gold lies in the second week, so be patient.

The water right now is sitting at 62°, which is a solid 4° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s more than a little nippy – you’ll want a decent steamer.

For the morning of Sunday the 5th, we’ve got the best conditions of the first week. Joaquina sees a 5ft SSE groundswell with a period of 11 seconds, and it’s glassy – zero wind. The combined energy is moderate at 458. It’s a bit of a quiet session, but the clean, lined-up waves will be a treat. That afternoon the wind swings NE and gets cross, so don’t expect much.

Monday the 6th stays small and clean but just under 3ft, not really worth getting wet for.

Tuesday the 7th through Friday the 10th are mostly poor – small, cross-onshore, choppy. The swell drops right off, with combined energy barely scraping 100 or less on some days. That’s weak stuff. Best to sit this part out.

Now here’s where it gets interesting. Saturday the 11th of July brings a proper pulse. Morning sees a 3ft ESE groundswell with a very long 13-second period. Combined energy jumps to 604 – moderate to strong energy. Wind is light cross-off from the north, so the waves will be clean. This is a standout. The long period means it’ll be a bit straight at the beach, but it’ll make paddling out easier. Expect some solid shape. That afternoon stays decent too.

Sunday the 12th is all glass again in the morning – a 3ft SSE swell with a 12-second period, combined energy at 548. Calm, glassy, and clean. This is your other top pick for the fortnight. The afternoon stays glassy with a slight air.

Monday the 13th and Tuesday the 14th drop right back off – poor to ordinary conditions, small waves. Not worth it.

Then we get a second wind. Friday the 17th of July afternoon has a 4ft SSE swell with 8-second period, light offshore from the NNW. Combined energy is 224 – moderate. That’s a fun little last-minute session for the week.

Saturday the 18th morning keeps it going with a 4ft SSE swell at 7 seconds, clean cross-off. It’s short period so a bit crumbly, but still fun.

The best of the second week looks like Monday the 20th of July. Morning brings a 4ft SSE swell with a long 14-second period, light cross-off wind, combined energy at 589 – strong energy. The waves will have real punch and nice long lines. That’s your other standout. The afternoon is also solid at 4ft and 13 seconds.

Crowds at Joaquina are often present, so on those standout days, expect company. But with the water cold and the swell decent, it’ll be worth the paddle.

Rusty.

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