Joaquina surf break

Joaquina surfForecast / Santa Catarina – Florianópolis / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 -03
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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
24.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than 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 (Apr 29) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 3rd May)8ft (2.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 4th May)6.5ft (2.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sat night, calm by Sun afternoon).

Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tue
5
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
!
2
4
4
3
2
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
13
1.1
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SSE
13
1.7
SSE
8
2.4
S
10
1.7
SSE
12
2
SSE
15
2
SE
16
1.5
SSE
15
0.9
SE
16
1.2
SE
14
1.2
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
514
383
269
176
130
58
55
59
55
33
46
66
344
1129
857
1785
2008
987
421
581
486
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
NNW
10
N
5
NW
10
SW
15
SSE
0
SSE
10
N
20
N
15
NNW
5
W
15
S
30
SSW
20
SSW
10
SSE
10
NW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
High Tide
00:37AM0.75m
12:36PM0.82m
00:56AM0.76m
1:11PM0.85m
1:17AM0.76m
1:46PM0.86m
1:40AM0.75m
2:20PM0.85m
2:03AM0.73m
2:54PM0.83m
2:28AM0.72m
3:29PM0.79m
2:55AM0.70m
4:07PM0.74m
Low Tide
6:53AM0.24m
7:16PM0.17m
7:15AM0.18m
7:45PM0.21m
7:35AM0.14m
8:12PM0.25m
7:55AM0.11m
8:37PM0.31m
8:16AM0.10m
9:00PM0.36m
8:41AM0.10m
9:24PM0.41m
9:12AM0.13m
mod rain
light rain
mod rain
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
cloud
rain showers
cloud
cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
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6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:41
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5:43
5:43
5:42
5:40
5:39
5:39
5:38
9
1
6
2
5
1
3
4
3
4
Temp °C
17
19
19
19
22
22
22
23
23
22
22
23
20
19
19
19
20
22
20
25
27
16
20
20
20
22
22
24
23
22
23
23
24
16
16
17
18
18
21
19
26
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
13
1.1
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
11
0.8
SSE
11
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.5
E
11
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
ENE
5
0.3
ESE
9
1.6
SSE
10
1.7
SSE
12
2
SSE
15
2
SE
16
1.5
SSE
15
1
SSE
13
1.2
SE
14
1.2
SSE
14
Energy kJ
514
383
269
176
130
58
55
59
55
33
9
9
16
512
857
1785
2008
987
312
581
486
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.3
ENE
6
0.4
ESE
11
0.6
SE
5
0.4
SE
4
0.4
SE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.4
SE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.2
ENE
6
0.3
E
9
0.2
E
8
0.4
ENE
10
0.4
ENE
9
0.3
E
9
0.9
SE
16
0.7
ENE
6
0.7
ENE
6
Energy kJ
19
20
21
15
8
38
15
7
6
5
46
66
4
15
6
35
26
14
421
31
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
10
0.3
ESE
10
0.3
ENE
6
0.5
E
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ESE
9
0.3
ENE
7
0.6
NE
6
0.7
SE
16
Energy kJ
16
16
29
35
18
8
52
33
18
17
17
17
10
26
261
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
3
0.6
SSE
6
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
NE
7
0.5
NE
4
0.2
SSE
5
1.7
SSE
8
2.4
S
10
1
N
4
0.7
NE
5
1.3
NNE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
Energy kJ
4
22
34
23
10
2
344
1129
36
30
100
105
116
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
3
23
0
0
68
4
0
27
31
23
23
0
0
18
4
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
3
4
4
5
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
5
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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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