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
24.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be 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 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 10s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 23rd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 9s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 29th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (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 24°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wed
29
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
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.4
E
7
0.2
ESE
7
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
16
1
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
35
33
31
44
27
27
20
19
18
17
5
10
10
10
108
246
742
373
186
145
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNE
5
WNW
5
NW
15
NE
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
SE
5
SSW
5
W
0
NNW
15
NNW
5
WSW
15
ENE
10
SE
10
SSE
10
SSW
5
WNW
20
S
10
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross-on
on
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
11:24PM0.72m
11:26AM0.30m
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
Low Tide
9:32AM0.28m
2:12PM0.25m
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
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light rain
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6:33
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
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5:49
5:47
5:46
5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
1
3
2
2
3
12
5
1
Temp °C
23
24
24
23
24
24
22
24
24
22
22
22
21
23
24
22
21
19
19
19
19
24
25
24
26
24
24
24
26
25
23
25
26
20
26
24
25
23
20
21
18
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SE
9
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
8
0.5
SE
7
0.5
SE
7
0.4
ENE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.4
E
7
0.4
E
7
0.3
ENE
7
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
16
1
SSE
14
0.8
SSE
13
0.7
SSE
12
Energy kJ
38
35
33
31
28
27
26
8
7
15
15
10
10
10
10
108
246
742
373
186
145
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
3
0.2
ESE
9
0.3
SE
13
0.3
SSE
12
0.4
SE
13
0.3
SE
13
0.5
NE
4
0.4
SE
7
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
10
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
ESE
7
0.4
NE
4
0.1
SE
10
0.3
SSE
5
0.4
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
9
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
10
Energy kJ
2
7
27
28
44
26
9
12
19
18
17
5
5
4
6
18
19
39
54
37
49
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
9
0.1
S
10
0.1
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
3
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.1
SE
7
0.2
S
5
0.1
SE
10
0.2
N
4
0.3
ESE
10
0.1
S
9
0.5
E
9
0.3
ESE
4
0.4
ENE
7
Energy kJ
6
2
2
7
39
6
27
20
9
2
4
2
2
2
4
1
18
2
40
3
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.2
N
3
0.4
NE
3
0.7
NE
4
0.2
WNW
2
0.8
NNE
4
0.5
S
3
0.2
SSE
2
1.4
S
10
0.6
S
4
0.6
SSE
4
0.6
SSE
4
Energy kJ
4
1
3
18
1
26
6
1
426
10
12
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
3
17
0
12
443
59
192
71
27
27
6
0
27
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
4
4
4
4
6
8
5
7
5
5
9
9
5
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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