Aracaju Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.99° S 37.04° W

Aracaju Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 am 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aracaju sea temperature is
26.4° C
1.0° 

Aracaju surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Aracaju surf forecast from 20 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s period, SSE swell with 505 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aracaju this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Aracaju in the next 16 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-02) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

G'day, it's Rusty here. Well, I've taken a good hard look at what's on the table for our stretch of coast, and I gotta be straight with you—it's a tough one. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off, to be honest. There's not a single standout session in the lot, and every single time slot is flagged as "poor surf conditions." That's a long, dry spell, and it starts right now and runs all the way through to the 4th of September.

The water temp at Aracaju is sitting at 80°, which is a good degree warmer than the long-term average for this time of year, so that's a nice little bonus for a paddle, but it's not going to help the waves.

We're looking at a real mix of conditions, but none of them come together. Early on, from the 20th through the 24th, we've got tiny swell, mostly under 3ft, with a short, choppy period of 7 to 8 seconds. The wind is onshore or cross-onshore pretty much the whole time, with a moderate breeze at 12 to 13 mph, keeping things messy. The combined swell energy is weak, barely cracking 100 (351 on Thursday morning, dropping to 47 by Monday morning), so there's just nothing in the water.

There's a glimmer of something a bit different around the 26th and 27th of August, where the swell direction swings south and the period jumps up to 14–18 seconds—that's a proper groundswell. The energy ramps up to moderate levels, hitting 437 and 502. But, and it's a big but, the wind is still onshore or cross-onshore at 13 mph, and the wave comment is still "poor surf conditions." The swell height is only 2ft to 3ft, so it's just not enough to make anything of that long period.

Then, from the 30th of August through to the 4th of September, we're back to that short-period, cross-onshore chop. Swell bumps up a bit to 5ft and 6ft on the 2nd and 3rd, with energy jumping to 489, but it's all wind-affected and sloppy. The wind is a fresh breeze at 19 mph on the 1st, making it lumpy.

Honestly, for a beginner-friendly spot like Aracaju, and with the difficulty being beginner, this swell is too weak and the conditions are too poor for any kind of fun surf. The setup is more interesting for a kite session if you're into that, because the onshore winds and small, choppy waves are not for a paddle board.

So, I'd say save the petrol and the wax. There's nothing worth chasing here. The forecasts can always change, but right now, this is a blank run. Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
20
Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
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0
0
0
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0
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0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1.1
SE
8
1
SE
8
0.9
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
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7
0.7
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7
0.7
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7
0.6
SE
7
0.7
SE
7
1.1
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.4
SSE
17
0.5
S
14
0.7
S
17
0.7
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
227
201
167
119
101
96
68
91
105
73
54
42
42
38
56
118
57
99
100
290
251
Wind (km/h)
20
ESE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
E
20
E
15
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
E
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
ESE
20
SE
15
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
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20
ESE
20
E
20
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Wind State
on
on
on
on
on
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
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High Tide
10:34AM1.32m
10:43PM1.21m
12:03PM1.23m
00:26AM1.16m
1:43PM1.26m
2:01AM1.24m
2:46PM1.39m
2:58AM1.39m
3:28PM1.53m
3:39AM1.54m
4:02PM1.66m
4:14AM1.69m
4:34PM1.77m
Low Tide
4:57PM0.77m
5:31AM0.65m
6:37PM0.83m
7:15AM0.67m
8:15PM0.76m
8:35AM0.58m
9:12PM0.61m
9:25AM0.44m
9:51PM0.45m
10:04AM0.30m
10:25PM0.30m
10:38AM0.19m
10:56PM0.18m
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rain showers
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6:37
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6:24
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Temp °C
25
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24
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Feels °C
22
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25
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24
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Information about the Aracaju Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Aracaju provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Aracaju can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Aracaju surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Aracaju) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Aracaju may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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