Beach break · Santa Catarina · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Give it a shot around 7h. — Best window: 7h–9h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Often the best beach break in Santa Catarina, lefts off the rocks and barreling rights, peaking April to October. Intermediate-advanced level despite surf schools operating on the beach.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
At Joaquina, tide isn't a deciding factor: the spot stays surfable across most tide states. Focus on the swell and the wind instead.
Joaquina is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Joaquina comes broadly from North-West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Joaquina, you can also check conditions at Le Diamant, Galion, Tartane. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.