Can I swim at Praia da Joaquina right now?

The sea at Praia da Joaquina is currently 17.3°C — fresh swimming conditions. Most swimmers will find the water comfortable when it's above 22°C; below 18°C feels fresh and a wetsuit is recommended.

What will the sea temperature be at Praia da Joaquina next week?

Based on long-term June averages and the latest marine model, expect the sea around Praia da Joaquina to sit close to 19.4°C over the next 7 days. Check the live 7-day chart above for the exact daily outlook.

When is the best month to swim at Praia da Joaquina?

July – August – September are typically the warmest months to swim at Praia da Joaquina, with sea temperatures at their seasonal peak.

Do I need a wetsuit at Praia da Joaquina?

With water currently at 17.3°C: above 22°C no wetsuit needed; 18–22°C a shorty is comfortable for long swims; 14–18°C a 3/2mm full suit; below 14°C a 4/3mm or thicker.

Brazil

Santa Catarina · Atlantic Ocean

Praia da Joaquina

Coastal beach near Florianopolis.

Fresh water with a light chop and a moderate breeze — fresh conditions — a wetsuit is recommended.

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Sea temperature now

17.3°Cmild

Fair

Updated just now · Source: Open-Meteo Marine

Air temperature

16.0°C

Wave height

0.6 m

Wind

16.0 km/h

UV index

0.0 UV index

Location

Praia da Joaquina on the map, with nearby beaches and live sea temperatures.

7-day forecast

Water, air, waves, wind and UV outlook for the week ahead.

Wetsuit recommendation

3/2mm fullsuit

At 17.3°C a 3/2mm fullsuit is the standard wetsuit for surfing and watersports.

Surf & watersports

Spring/autumn conditions in temperate seas. A 3/2mm full wetsuit (3mm torso, 2mm limbs) is the most versatile thickness — warm enough for 2-hour sessions, flexible enough for paddling. Open-water swimmers should wear a triathlon-cut swim wetsuit.

Open-water swimming

A triathlon-style swim wetsuit keeps you warm for 45–60 minutes.

Recommendation tuned for Praia da Joaquina's current water temperature. Individual tolerance, wind chill, and session length all matter — when in doubt, size up.

Quick answer

Can I swim at Praia da Joaquina today?

The sea is currently 17.3°C — fair swimming conditions. Acclimatised swimmers will be most comfortable.

Key takeaways

• Located in Santa Catarina, Brazil (Atlantic Ocean).
• Best suited to confident swimmers and watersports.
• Live data refreshed hourly from Open-Meteo Marine.

Monthly sea temperature averages

Tap any month to see what to expect — based on regional climatology.

Jan14°C Feb14°C Mar14°C Apr15°C May16°C Jun18°C Jul20°C Aug21°C Sep21°C Oct19°C Nov17°C Dec15°C

14°C → 21°C· Current month outlined· “Best” = within 2°C of the annual peak

Year-round sea temperature

Best swim months: Jul – Aug – Sep

Month	Sea	Comfort
Jan	14°C	Bracing
Feb	14°C	Bracing
Mar	14°C	Bracing
Apr	15°C	Bracing
May	16°C	Bracing
Jun	18°C	Pleasant
Jul	20°C	Pleasant
Aug ⭐	21°C	Pleasant
Sep	21°C	Pleasant
Oct	19°C	Pleasant
Nov	17°C	Bracing
Dec	15°C	Bracing

Can you swim here? — Praia da Joaquina