Surf Forecasts:
Joaquina surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 31 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, S swell with 1,412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 30 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 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 Sunday (Aug 30) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Sun 30th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Joaquina over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 75mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Tue afternoon, calm by Wed night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
10 | 10 | 107 | 82 | 84 | 144 | 210 | 809 | 250 | 176 | 149 | 430 | 1412 | 1055 | 321 | 270 | 231 | 208 | 148 | 130 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:58PM0.85m | 2:44AM0.92m | 3:22PM0.81m | 3:19AM0.90m | 3:49PM0.75m | 3:58AM0.84m | 4:16PM0.68m | 4:43AM0.76m | 4:43PM0.60m | 5:40AM0.67m | 5:10PM0.52m | 00:11AM0.36m | 11:53AM0.67m | 00:12AM0.40m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:04AM-0.01m | 9:11PM0.25m | 9:38AM0.05m | 9:36PM0.26m | 10:15AM0.15m | 9:54PM0.27m | 10:59AM0.27m | 9:48PM0.29m | 12:22PM0.39m | 9:33PM0.30m | 9:27AM0.53m | 2:33PM0.47m | 9:35PM0.32m | 9:39PM0.36m | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:58 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | |
mm | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 11 | 13 | 6 | 37 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 |
161 | 133 | 107 | 82 | 84 | 144 | 115 | 394 | 250 | 176 | 149 | 61 | 523 | 508 | 321 | 270 | 231 | 208 | 148 | 130 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SE 9 | SE 7 | E 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | E 9 | ENE 5 | E 9 |
10 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 10 | 3 | 63 | 55 | 24 | 22 | 45 | 63 | 51 | 33 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 5 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | — | — | — | — | N 4 | — | — | — | ENE 9 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | NE 4 | E 9 | ENE 5 |
— | — | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 75 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | SSE 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | SE 7 | ESE 8 | — | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 9 | — | NNW 2 | NNE 3 | NNE 4 | — | — | S 4 |
5 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | 210 | 809 | — | — | — | 430 | 1412 | 1055 | — | 1 | 8 | 7 | — | — | 4 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 18 | 0 | 3 | 27 | 14 | 23 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 60 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 27 |
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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.











