Aracaju break guide

Aracaju Surf Guide

Aracaju in Sergipe is an exposed beach break that has fairly consistent surf. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. The best wind direction is from the west northwest. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. Good surf at all stages of the tide. A fairly popluar wave that can sometimes get crowded Hazards include - Localism.

Aracaju Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach2fairly consistent
28.3°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Aracaju:

The best conditions reported for surf at Aracaju occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-northwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Aracaju (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: autumn
The best time of year for surfing Aracaju with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn  and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 14% of the time in May while 86% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
14%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
86%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
0%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Aracaju Location Map

Interactive Aracaju surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Aracaju is Santa Maria (Aracaju) Airport (AJU) in Brazil, which is 3 km (2 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Aracaju is Zumbi Dos Palmares (Maceio) Airport (MCZ), also in Brazil, 214 km (133 miles) away.

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Aracaju Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 04:07 Local Time
Wednesday 06
1AM4AM7AM10AM
Wave (m)
1.2
ESE
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.7
S
Period (s) 8 12 18 18
Wind (km/h)
20
20
20
20
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Swell History at Aracaju

Surf stats for Aracaju, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Aracaju

Wind stats for Aracaju, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.


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