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
24.1° 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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Joaquina in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 6s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Tue 28th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Sat
2
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
2
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
E
6
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.8
S
5
1.8
S
9
1.2
SSE
11
1
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
13
1
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SSE
13
0.7
S
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
39
9
13
15
9
36
526
349
288
396
283
309
211
101
78
74
57
38
36
70
189
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
5
WSW
10
ESE
20
SSE
15
S
5
SE
10
W
5
W
5
S
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
E
5
NNW
10
N
15
NNE
0
WSW
10
NNW
5
S
cross
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
off
cross-on
High Tide
00:39AM0.74m
10:34AM0.60m
00:34AM0.72m
11:21AM0.69m
00:28AM0.73m
11:59AM0.77m
00:37AM0.75m
12:36PM0.82m
00:56AM0.76m
1:11PM0.85m
1:17AM0.76m
1:46PM0.86m
1:40AM0.75m
2:20PM0.85m
Low Tide
5:45AM0.45m
5:30PM0.15m
6:07AM0.38m
6:10PM0.13m
6:30AM0.31m
6:45PM0.14m
6:53AM0.24m
7:16PM0.17m
7:15AM0.18m
7:45PM0.21m
7:35AM0.14m
8:12PM0.25m
7:55AM0.11m
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light rain
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part cloud
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part cloud
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thunderstorm
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6:35
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:39
6:39
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5:45
5:45
5:44
5:43
5:43
5:42
5:40
1
2
1
1
1
4
9
6
19
Temp °C
22
24
24
21
22
22
20
19
19
19
21
21
20
22
22
22
23
24
22
23
23
23
24
24
21
23
22
18
18
18
21
23
22
20
23
22
22
23
24
24
25
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
6
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
E
6
0.4
E
7
0.3
E
7
0.5
SSE
5
1.2
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
11
1
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
13
1
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.7
SSE
11
0.6
SSE
10
0.6
SSE
10
0.5
SSE
10
0.4
ESE
11
0.4
ESE
10
0.5
E
6
0.4
ENE
6
Energy kJ
39
9
13
15
9
15
222
349
288
396
283
309
211
101
78
74
57
38
36
20
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
ENE
6
0.4
ENE
6
0.3
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
4
0.2
SSE
5
0.3
E
8
0.3
ENE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
ESE
11
0.6
SSE
5
0.5
E
10
0.5
E
10
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
E
5
0.4
SSE
13
0.3
ESE
10
Energy kJ
12
13
4
2
3
10
12
10
10
19
33
34
37
17
52
48
17
30
4
70
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
10
0.2
SSE
9
0.2
SSE
9
0.1
S
8
0.2
NNE
5
0.1
SE
10
0.2
NNE
5
0.2
N
4
0.1
SE
11
0.3
ESE
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ENE
7
0.2
ENE
7
0.4
ESE
10
0.4
SSE
5
0.3
ESE
5
0.3
E
4
0.2
ENE
7
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
ESE
10
0.4
ESE
10
Energy kJ
10
8
8
1
2
4
2
1
5
17
24
15
4
31
8
4
3
5
15
19
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
S
6
0.4
NNE
3
0.3
SSW
3
0.8
S
5
1.8
S
9
0.7
SSE
5
0.4
ENE
4
0.7
S
14
Energy kJ
79
3
2
36
526
29
7
189
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
6
12
36
34
30
82
27
6
27
0
0
6
6
6
27
0
0
12
0
0
6
Best forecast wave conditions in Florianópolis
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
9
6
5
9
9
5
9
5
5
5
4
4
4
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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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