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
22.7° 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 (May 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.0m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Thu 7th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 11th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 12th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 12°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wed
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
1
1
3
3
2
4
4
2
2
2
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
1.1
NE
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
SE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
15
1.5
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
14
1.7
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
13
1
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
46
87
20
15
38
58
83
57
56
79
277
258
970
956
982
1159
996
662
427
297
196
Wind (km/h)
15
N
15
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
10
NNE
5
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
ESE
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
ENE
10
NW
15
NNW
25
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
15
N
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
4:08AM0.65m
5:53PM0.64m
5:03AM0.61m
7:50PM0.62m
6:20AM0.58m
10:37PM0.69m
8:15AM0.58m
11:11PM0.75m
10:06AM0.64m
11:43PM0.79m
11:07AM0.72m
00:13AM0.80m
11:55AM0.79m
Low Tide
11:34PM0.49m
11:28AM0.23m
1:25AM0.50m
1:19PM0.24m
9:11PM0.62m
2:41PM0.22m
3:51AM0.42m
3:48PM0.17m
4:45AM0.36m
4:46PM0.12m
5:31AM0.30m
5:40PM0.08m
6:13AM0.25m
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part cloud
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heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
heavy rain
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:41
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:45
6:46
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5:37
5:37
5:36
5:35
5:35
5:34
5:34
13
17
16
39
1
Temp °C
22
24
24
22
24
24
21
16
16
14
14
15
16
15
16
15
18
20
18
20
22
23
24
25
23
24
25
22
13
16
12
13
13
14
15
15
14
14
16
17
19
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
ENE
5
0.7
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
10
0.9
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
9
0.8
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
10
1.5
SSE
15
1.5
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
14
1.7
SSE
14
1.6
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
14
1.1
SSE
13
1
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
12
Energy kJ
18
30
20
73
143
147
137
84
84
94
277
258
970
956
982
1159
996
662
427
297
196
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
12
0.4
SE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
SE
13
0.4
SSE
12
0.4
SSE
12
0.5
SSE
12
0.7
E
9
0.6
SSE
16
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
0.4
E
9
Energy kJ
46
20
15
38
58
83
57
56
79
73
166
40
39
39
36
41
25
26
28
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
8
0.1
S
16
0.5
S
4
0.3
SSE
12
0.6
E
9
0.1
E
17
0.1
SE
16
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.2
ENE
4
Energy kJ
1
5
9
26
54
6
11
3
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
N
4
1.1
NE
6
0.8
ENE
6
1.9
NE
8
1.7
NE
8
0.6
SSE
5
0.6
SSE
5
0.5
S
4
1.1
SSW
8
1
S
10
0.5
NNW
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.7
N
4
0.5
N
4
Energy kJ
10
87
47
403
335
17
19
9
167
192
5
5
16
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
1
3
2
3
3
3
4
4
4
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
383
12
3
0
0
27
6
3
6
28
0
0
18
0
0
71
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
2
3
2
4
3
4
4
4
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
4
3
4
4
5
4
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
4
6
9
5
5
4
5
9
5
5
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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