Joaquina Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.63° S 48.45° W

Joaquina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 04 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joaquina sea temperature is
18.5°C
1.6° 

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


Joaquina surf forecast from 4 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 5 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 11 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, ESE swell with 491 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 5 Oct, 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 Monday (Oct 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 16 days are 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 04) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 5th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 5th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 11th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 20°C on Sun morning, min 15°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
5
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SE
11
0.9
SSE
11
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
10
0.8
E
8
0.8
SSE
10
0.7
SSE
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0.9
E
8
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E
8
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ESE
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0.9
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0.9
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7
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8
1.3
ESE
9
1.5
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10
1.5
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10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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206
51
31
78
118
92
94
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71
66
79
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92
68
56
64
305
419
437
Wind (km/h)
10
N
20
S
15
S
10
S
5
SE
5
NE
5
N
5
ENE
5
NE
5
NNE
5
NE
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NNE
10
N
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NNE
10
NNE
10
NNE
15
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10
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15
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15
NNE
5
NW
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
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cross-off
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High Tide
12:19PM0.80m
7:32PM0.44m
12:44PM0.83m
11:22PM0.56m
1:00PM0.82m
11:37PM0.67m
1:04PM0.81m
00:04AM0.77m
1:07PM0.80m
00:35AM0.84m
1:18PM0.79m
1:08AM0.89m
1:33PM0.78m
1:41AM0.90m
Low Tide
6:13PM0.44m
4:46AM0.16m
6:11PM0.41m
5:38AM0.08m
6:31PM0.37m
6:20AM0.04m
6:53PM0.33m
6:57AM0.03m
7:14PM0.28m
7:29AM0.05m
7:33PM0.23m
7:57AM0.11m
7:48PM0.19m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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