Surf spot

Joaquina

Forecast conditions and map view for Joaquina in Brazil, Florianopolis. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: Brazil, Florianopolis
Coordinates: -27.6296, -48.4488

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5
Wave direction	ENE	E	ESE	E	E	E	ENE	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	SE	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SE	SSE	SE	SE	SE	SE	ESE	SE	ESE	E	E	ESE	E	E	E	E	SE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE
Wave period (s)	5.8	6	7.5	5.8	5.3	5.1	5	5.2	4.7	5	5.3	4.7	5.5	6.2	5.8	5	4.2	4.3	4.5	4.6	4.8	4.8	5	6.1	5.6	5.7	5.8	5.7	5.8	5.8	5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.8	5.9	6.3	6.5	5.5	5.5	5	5.5	5.5	5.8	6	6.2	6.8	7.3	7.5	7.8	8	7.8	7.8	7.7	7.7	7.6
Wave energy (kJ)	22	21	26	15	13	14	11	11	14	17	13	15	17	16	21	25	17	15	18	14	12	14	11	17	20	20	21	22	28	19	17	21	26	37	45	54	58	54	38	39	30	42	39	41	46	44	49	56	49	52	52	54	49	46	39	34
Wind speed (km/h)	5.1	7	7.6	10.9	14	10.1	8.9	12.6	6.1	8.4	14	15.8	15.8	14	17.1	13.3	10.3	9.5	7.6	10.8	8.3	8.4	7.3	6	7	5.9	4.7	14.6	13.2	8	9.4	10.1	8.8	4.1	2.1	2.9	7.6	10.7	2.4	13	8.6	9.4	10.8	15.9	20.1	17.5	14.6	11.2	6	4.5	1.8	3.1	10	10.9	7.8	7.7
Wind direction	SECross-on	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	NOffshore	WCross	WSWCross-on	NNEOffshore	SWCross-on	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	ESECross-on	ESECross	ESECross	ESEGlassy	ECross	ESECross-on	ECross	ECross	ECross	ECross	SEGlassy	SSWGlassy	WGlassy	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	ENEGlassy	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SSWGlassy	SWGlassy	NEGlassy	NNEOffshore	NOffshore	NNEOffshore	NOffshore

Joaquina is one of the most famous surf beaches in Florianópolis, Brazil, located on the island’s east coast. It’s a classic, high-energy beach break known for consistent Atlantic swells, powerful waves, and a lively surf culture.

What it’s like

Wave type: Sand-bottom beach break
Best conditions: Works best with southerly to southeast swells and favorable offshore winds
Wave quality: Can produce fast, hollow, punchy waves, especially when the sandbars line up
Skill level: Generally best for intermediate to advanced surfers, though smaller days can suit beginners in the right area

Why it’s popular

Joaquina is one of Brazil’s most iconic surf spots and has hosted major surf competitions.
The beach has a strong local surf scene and a reputation for delivering world-class peaks when conditions are right.
It’s also a scenic spot, with big dunes, open ocean views, and a vibrant atmosphere.

Things to know

Because it’s a beach break, the waves can be changeable and conditions may shift quickly with tides and sand movement.
Currents and shorebreak can be strong on bigger days, so caution is important.
The beach can get crowded, especially during good swell windows and holidays.