Joaquina surf break

Joaquina surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

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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
22.9° C
(Which is normal 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 2.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 13s period and expected on Monday (May 11) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Mon 11th May)6ft (1.9m) 13s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 12th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri night, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tue
12
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
3
3
2
4
4
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
1
NE
5
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.5
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
1.2
SSE
14
1.7
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
13
1.9
SSE
13
1.9
SSE
13
1.7
SE
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
193
123
81
56
20
20
30
58
57
67
37
37
35
75
117
549
894
950
1283
1216
966
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
20
N
20
N
5
NW
25
S
10
S
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
W
10
SW
10
WNW
10
S
10
WNW
10
NW
20
NNE
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
3:27AM0.68m
4:52PM0.69m
4:08AM0.65m
5:53PM0.64m
5:03AM0.61m
7:50PM0.62m
6:20AM0.58m
10:37PM0.69m
8:15AM0.58m
11:11PM0.75m
10:06AM0.64m
11:43PM0.79m
11:07AM0.72m
Low Tide
9:56PM0.45m
9:56AM0.18m
11:34PM0.49m
11:28AM0.23m
1:25AM0.50m
1:19PM0.24m
9:11PM0.62m
2:41PM0.22m
3:51AM0.42m
3:48PM0.17m
4:45AM0.36m
4:46PM0.12m
5:31AM0.30m
5:40PM0.08m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
heavy rain
mod rain
heavy rain
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:41
6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
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5:37
5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
5:35
5:34
2
12
10
19
Temp °C
22
25
24
22
24
24
22
26
26
25
18
17
16
16
17
13
15
17
16
19
19
24
25
24
23
24
24
24
25
25
24
15
17
16
13
14
8
12
15
15
16
15
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
12
0.6
SSE
11
0.6
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.9
ENE
6
1.1
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.1
E
8
1.1
E
8
1
E
9
0.9
E
9
0.8
E
9
1.2
SSE
14
1.7
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
13
1.9
SSE
13
1.9
SSE
13
1.7
SE
13
Energy kJ
193
123
81
18
25
20
59
143
238
205
165
169
146
122
96
549
894
950
1283
1216
966
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.1
E
8
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
13
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.5
S
8
0.5
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
12
13
1
46
20
30
58
57
67
37
37
29
75
117
55
39
37
25
25
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
E
9
0.2
E
9
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
16
0.3
S
7
0.4
SE
12
0.1
SE
19
0.4
SE
16
0.7
ENE
9
Energy kJ
6
6
1
5
9
35
14
68
79
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NE
6
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
NE
6
1
NE
5
0.8
ENE
6
1.5
NE
6
1.9
NE
8
2.1
NE
8
0.6
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
5
0.9
SSW
7
1.8
SSW
11
Energy kJ
44
3
24
56
42
186
407
575
15
18
89
749
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
3
4
4
3
Distance (km)
0
0
71
0
12
383
3
18
11
0
27
6
0
0
0
0
0
6
0
0
18
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
1
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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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