Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 17s period, S swell with 692 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aracaju this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aracaju in the next 16 days are 1.1m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-02) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, I'm Rusty. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for Aracaju over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook here is a pretty quiet one. There are no standout sessions at all in the entire 16-day window. For the first few days, from Saturday the 22nd right through the start of the following week, the swell is tiny – around 2 ft to 3 ft – and coming from the ESE with a short period of just 7 seconds. The wind is mostly cross-onshore or onshore, making for choppy and poor conditions. The combined wave energy is weak, sitting between 61 and 136 through that stretch. Basically, it's flat and messy.
We do see a change in swell direction around the middle of the week. From Wednesday the 26th, the swell starts to swing around from the south, and the period jumps way up to 14-16 seconds, signalling some long-period groundswell. The energy picks up, with the combined energy hitting 244 on Wednesday morning and rising to 266 by the afternoon. The swell height is still only 2 ft though, so it's not offering much shape. The wind is still onshore, so it's a miss.
The best looking swell energy arrives on Thursday the 27th of August. The combined energy jumps to 708 in the morning and 867 in the afternoon, with a solid 3 ft to 4 ft south swell running at a very long period of 16 to 18 seconds. That's some serious energy heading our way, but it's paired with a persistent onshore wind from the east at 9 to 12 mph, which kept it tagged as poor surf conditions. The swell direction is S, but the optimum for Aracaju is S, so that part is a match. The water temperature is a warm 79°, which is about normal for this time of year.
Friday the 28th sees the energy drop a little (612 to 540), with the same south swell at 3 ft and a 14-15 second period, but the wind is still cross-onshore, keeping it choppy. The following days continue with smaller, cross-onshore slop, mostly from the ESE with short periods again.
There is a gap of several days with no solid recommendations. Honestly, the whole 16 days is a blank run for decent surf. The conditions are consistently poor, with wind and swell never lining up. For a spot like this, it's not unusual to have a run of flat, windy days. If you're desperate for a paddle, the best chance for a clean wave might be at dawn with lighter winds, but there's nothing to get excited about.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
70 | 61 | 86 | 54 | 61 | 59 | 59 | 50 | 36 | 27 | 91 | 160 | 136 | 183 | 169 | 625 | 643 | 581 | 441 | 429 | 304 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 4:48AM1.80m | 5:05PM1.85m | 5:21AM1.89m | 5:37PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:11AM0.10m | 11:28PM0.09m | 11:45AM0.05m | 00:00AM0.02m | ||||||||
6:37 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 11 | S 12 | S 10 | ESE 7 | S 9 | E 7 | SE 7 | E 7 | S 14 | SE 7 | S 14 | S 16 | S 14 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 |
70 | 44 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 59 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 27 | 32 | 64 | 136 | 183 | 107 | 625 | 643 | 581 | 441 | 429 | 304 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 8 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 15 | — | E 7 | S 18 | SE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 5 | — | — |
2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 159 | — | 26 | 169 | 62 | 130 | 35 | 30 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 10 | — | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 15 | S 14 | S 17 | E 7 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | E 8 | — | — |
— | — | — | 2 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 4 | 15 | 6 | 25 | — | — | — | 21 | — | 14 | 33 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | E 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
32 | 61 | 86 | 54 | 61 | — | 59 | 50 | 36 | 25 | 91 | 160 | 108 | 57 | 105 | — | 94 | 16 | 108 | 111 | 102 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 202 | 1693 | 1094 | 443 | 1028 | 421 | 421 | 1006 | 421 | 422 | 1006 | 421 | 1006 | 1006 | 509 | 1006 | 1028 | 1112 | 263 | 1028 | 1454 |
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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.
Aracaju is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Barra dos Coqueiros. If you plan a holiday in Sergipe, look for hotels and other accommodation in Barra dos Coqueiros. Barra dos Coqueiros has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











