Joaquina Surf Break

Lat Long: 27.63° S 48.45° W

Joaquina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Joaquina sea temperature is
15.5° C
3.4° 

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


Joaquina surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, E swell with 787 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 16 days are 1.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 12th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 12th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Thu 16th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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PM
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
0
0
1
0
2
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
13
1.2
SE
13
1.2
ESE
12
1.4
SSE
7
2.3
S
8
1.8
S
8
1
SE
11
1.3
SE
11
1.6
SE
10
1.7
ESE
11
1.6
ESE
11
1.5
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
10
1.4
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
12
1.6
E
12
1.2
ESE
12
1
ESE
12
0.8
ESE
12
0.6
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
421
494
410
208
664
398
233
357
500
622
550
469
310
541
540
787
440
274
150
90
40
Wind (km/h)
15
N
5
SSW
5
WSW
30
S
20
SSW
15
SSW
15
S
10
SW
5
W
10
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
25
N
15
NNW
20
NNW
25
N
20
N
20
N
20
NNE
15
N
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
00:32AM0.57m
1:57PM0.89m
00:58AM0.60m
2:37PM0.90m
1:25AM0.65m
3:10PM0.88m
1:54AM0.71m
3:37PM0.82m
2:26AM0.77m
3:59PM0.75m
3:00AM0.81m
4:21PM0.70m
3:36AM0.81m
Low Tide
7:38PM0.28m
7:09AM0.08m
8:28PM0.30m
7:55AM0.02m
9:09PM0.35m
8:39AM-0.02m
9:44PM0.40m
9:21AM-0.03m
10:13PM0.45m
10:00AM-0.00m
10:33PM0.48m
10:36AM0.06m
10:40PM0.48m
11:09AM0.14m
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7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:03
7:01
7:01
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5:34
5:34
5:35
5:35
5:36
5:36
5:37
5:37
 mm
9
2
1
Temp °C
17
17
18
17
15
14
15
15
18
18
18
18
18
17
18
18
15
19
19
18
22
Feels °C
16
17
15
12
10
11
11
14
17
16
16
15
15
15
15
15
12
17
17
16
20
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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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