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
23.9° 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 Thursday (Apr 23) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Thu 23rd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 8s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful12PM (Tue 28th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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 Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
2
2
2
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
13
0.5
SE
8
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
8
0.6
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
16
1
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
E
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
33
31
44
28
27
20
19
18
8
8
15
10
33
193
178
706
331
145
126
83
86
Wind (km/h)
10
NE
5
NW
10
NNW
20
NNE
10
NNW
10
NW
10
S
5
SSW
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
5
NNW
5
SE
10
SSE
5
SE
15
NE
15
N
5
S
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
cross
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
00:01AM0.75m
11:09AM0.38m
00:27AM0.75m
7:32AM0.51m
00:39AM0.74m
10:34AM0.60m
00:34AM0.72m
11:21AM0.69m
00:28AM0.73m
11:59AM0.77m
00:37AM0.75m
12:36PM0.82m
00:56AM0.76m
Low Tide
10:16AM0.38m
3:38PM0.22m
5:35AM0.50m
4:42PM0.18m
5:45AM0.45m
5:30PM0.15m
6:07AM0.38m
6:10PM0.13m
6:30AM0.31m
6:45PM0.14m
6:53AM0.24m
7:16PM0.17m
7:15AM0.18m
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
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clear
part cloud
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light rain
heavy rain
light rain
light rain
part cloud
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6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
5:43
2
4
3
18
3
2
Temp °C
24
23
24
24
23
26
24
22
24
23
21
24
25
20
21
21
19
19
20
20
21
24
25
23
23
25
28
25
23
24
24
22
24
26
19
20
20
21
21
21
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
ESE
7
0.5
E
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
8
0.6
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
16
1
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
E
11
Energy kJ
33
31
23
28
21
13
11
12
13
16
15
10
33
193
113
706
331
145
126
83
86
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.4
ENE
4
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
4
0.3
S
5
0.2
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
6
0.2
SSE
6
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.7
SSE
14
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
6
0.6
SSE
5
Energy kJ
27
28
44
26
7
12
19
5
5
8
7
3
10
9
178
20
31
32
20
19
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.1
SE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.2
S
9
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
ESE
7
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.2
N
3
0.1
SE
11
0.1
SE
10
0.4
E
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
11
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
SSE
5
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
6
7
39
6
27
20
9
18
8
5
1
4
4
20
24
13
22
8
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NE
3
0.7
NE
4
0.5
S
4
0.4
SE
3
0.4
SSW
3
0.9
SSW
5
0.9
S
5
Energy kJ
4
17
8
2
3
42
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
4
0
0
83
0
3
12
30
12
12
34
59
0
27
0
4
0
3
6
6
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
4
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
5
5
5
5
9
5
8
9
8
8
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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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