Joaquina Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.63° S 48.45° W

Joaquina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joaquina sea temperature is
19.3°C
1.8° 

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


Joaquina surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 26 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, S swell with 323 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with SE 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Fri 23rd Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Fri 23rd Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 26th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon morning, calm by Tue morning).

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SE
11
0.8
SE
10
0.6
SE
10
0.5
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.8
SSE
6
1.5
S
6
1
S
6
1.1
SSE
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1.3
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1.2
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8
0.8
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0.7
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8
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E
7
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E
7
0.4
ESE
7
0.4
SE
7
0.5
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7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
124
77
42
30
21
45
156
68
153
193
176
96
75
57
45
33
32
17
13
27
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
SSW
25
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
20
SSW
30
S
10
SSW
0
S
15
NE
10
NNW
15
N
20
NE
5
NNW
5
N
15
NE
15
NE
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
12:47PM0.85m
00:34AM0.86m
1:10PM0.83m
1:09AM0.91m
1:33PM0.80m
1:46AM0.93m
1:56PM0.75m
2:25AM0.92m
2:19PM0.69m
3:06AM0.88m
2:41PM0.65m
3:51AM0.80m
3:04PM0.62m
Low Tide
6:51PM0.20m
7:10AM0.03m
7:23PM0.16m
7:53AM0.07m
7:54PM0.14m
8:38AM0.14m
8:24PM0.13m
9:26AM0.25m
8:50PM0.13m
10:23AM0.36m
9:08PM0.14m
11:36AM0.48m
8:58PM0.17m
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Temp °C
20
20
20
21
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18
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19
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19
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21
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Feels °C
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15
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19
19
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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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