Beginners: Moçambique (Fair, 0.8 m, cross-offshore around 06:00)
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.
The spots
Joaquina · beach break, intermediate, best on SE/S/E swell with NW/W wind, all tides. A powerful, reliable beach break beside the Joaquina dunes and the home of a long-running pro contest. Best with a south-east swell and north-west wind in winter.
Praia Mole · beach break, intermediate, best on SE/ESE/E/S swell with NW/WNW/W wind, all tides. A well-known beach break on Florianópolis' east coast that is more forgiving than neighbouring Joaquina. Works best with south-east to east swell and north-west wind.
Galheta · beach break, intermediate, best on SE/SSE/S swell with NW/NNW/N wind, all tides. Florianópolis's Galheta peaks both ways as a beach break, best with a south southeast swell and a north northwest breeze. It works on any tide. Watch for rips and…
Barra da Lagoa · beach break, intermediate, best on NE/ENE/E swell with SW/WSW/W wind, all tides. Barra da Lagoa is a beach break in Florianópolis that works on any tide and peaks both ways. Wait for east northeast swell and west southwest offshore wind. Expect a…
Campeche · beach break, intermediate, best on S/SE swell with NW/W wind, all tides. An exposed beach break at the south of Florianópolis' east coast that tends to favour right-hand waves. Gets best with a south swell and north-west wind.
Morro das Pedras · beach break, intermediate, best on E/ESE/SE swell with W/WNW/NW wind, all tides. A east southeast swell with west northwest wind is the combination to look for at Morro das Pedras; it is a beach break that mostly peels right and works on any tide…
Moçambique · beach break, intermediate, best on ESE/SE/SSE swell with WNW/NW/NNW wind, all tides. Moçambique is a beach break in Florianópolis that works on any tide and peaks both ways. Wait for southeast swell and northwest offshore wind. Gets a fair few people…
Matadeiro · beach break, intermediate, best on NNE/NE/ENE swell with SSW/SW/WSW wind, all tides. A northeast swell with southwest wind is the combination to look for at Matadeiro; it is a beach break that mostly peels left and works on any tide. Rarely crowded…
Lagoinha do Leste · beach break, intermediate, best on ESE/SE/SSE swell with WNW/NW/NNW wind, all tides. A southeast swell with northwest wind is the combination to look for at Lagoinha do Leste; it is a beach break that peaks both ways and works on any tide. Gets a fair…
Ingleses · beach break, intermediate, best on NNE/NE/ENE swell with SSW/SW/WSW wind, all tides. A northeast swell with southwest wind is the combination to look for at Ingleses; it is a beach break that peaks both ways and works on any tide. Gets a fair few people…
When to surf in Florianópolis
Best months for intermediate surfers: April to May, July to September. For beginners: April to May, July to August. The water goes from about 17 °C in July (4/3 mm fullsuit) to 28 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest).
Days per month at the best third of the 10 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.
Questions
What are the best surf spots in Florianópolis?
The best-known are Joaquina, Praia Mole, Barra da Lagoa, Campeche. In all, 10 spots lie within 23 km: 10 beach breaks.
Where can beginners surf in Florianópolis?
Florianópolis is mostly for intermediate and advanced surfers: reefs, points or powerful beach breaks. Beginners should take a lesson and stay on the smallest days.
When is the best time to surf in Florianópolis?
For intermediate surfers April to May, July to September. For beginners April to May, July to August.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Florianópolis?
The sea goes from about 17 °C in July (4/3 mm fullsuit) to 28 °C in February (Boardshorts / rash vest).