Joaquina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, gang, Rusty here. Let's have a yarn about what Joaquina's got cooking for us over the next couple of weeks.

First thing you'll notice is the water temp is sitting at 63°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so you might want to grab that extra mm of rubber.

Right off the bat, we're looking at a pretty flat spell. From now through the end of July, it's mostly small and junk. Winds are messy, and the swell's barely a whisper. You'll get a few knee-high ripples here and there, but nothing worth paddling out for. The combined energy is weak to moderate at best, topping out around 235 early on, but the quality just isn't there.

Hold on though, because the first real standout pops up on Saturday the 25th. The morning session looks magic – absolutely glassy, clean as a whistle. We're looking at a 4ft swell pushing in from the southeast with an 8-second period. Now, the period is short, so it's going to be a bit soft and crumbly, but with the wind dead calm, it'll be the most fun you'll have all weekend. The combined swell energy is a solid 223, so there's a bit of push behind it. For beginners, this is gentle enough to have a crack, but it's not going to be a barrel fest.

After that little window, we slide back into a lull for the next week. Things get tiny again from the 28th through to the 3rd of August. Combined energy drops right off into the double digits and low 100s. It’s pretty bleak, to be honest. Keep the board in the car, but don't hold your breath.

Then, things start to look up as we head into the second week. The real standout of the whole outlook is shaping up for Friday the 7th of August. Mark it in your calendar. The swell is building, hitting 4ft to 5ft from the southeast, and the combined energy pushes right up into the strong range at 346. That means proper, moving waves. The best part? The wind is light and offshore, coming from the north, so the faces will be clean and groomed. The period is around 9 to 10 seconds, so it'll have enough juice to wrap into a nice shape. This is the session to aim for. It's still manageable for strong beginners, but better suited to the intermediates and up for the most fun.

For the rest of that week into the 6th, you'll see some clean but average conditions, with the swell slowly building. Nothing special until that Friday hits.

So, to sum it up: you've got a glassy little window this Saturday morning, then a dead spell, then a proper, promising swell for the 7th of August. Get on it.

Rusty.

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