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
23.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 16) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 8s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 16th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 9s
Best Surf 9AM (Thu 16th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Mon 20th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
E
1
E
0.8
ESE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.5
SE
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.7
E
0.6
S
1
SSE
0.9
SSE
1
SSE
0.7
SE
0.9
ESE
1.2
SE
1.1
SE
1
SE
1
SE
0.9
SE
0.8
SE
Period(s) (?)98812111178881098141212111110109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1011328568595750586051193149144208268376263220196139101
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
15
N
25
NNE
15
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNE
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
ESE
5
WSW
0
SSW
15
SE
10
SW
5
WSW
10
ESE
10
WSW
5
WSW
10
ENE
5
N
10
NNW
20
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
glassonglassglassoncrossglassoncross-
off
glasscrossglasscross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wed
22
Sunrise-6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33-
Sunset--5:54--5:53--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:51--5:50
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
11-------------------
Temp. °C232525232626232525222424212324222323232525
Feels °C (?)242524242626262726232625212425242524262525
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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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