Aracaju Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.99° S 37.04° W

Aracaju Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 9 pm 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aracaju sea temperature is
26.4° C
0.8° 

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


Aracaju surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, SE swell with 304 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aracaju this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Aracaju in the next 16 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-02) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 4th Aug)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, I’m not gonna sugarcoat it. This 16-day run for Aracaju is a real bummer. There’s nothing good to ride until the 14th of August, so you’re looking at about two weeks of flat or ugly conditions.

The wind is the main problem. For the first week and a half, it’s a steady SE to ESE breeze, blowing onshore or cross-onshore at 12 to 15 mph, turning the surface into a mess. The swell is around 3 to 5 ft with a short period of 7 to 8 seconds, so it’s weak, mushy, and choppy. The wave energy is modest, topping out around 496 (units) mid-week, but it’s just blown out.

After the 10th, the swell shifts south and the period jumps to 15–20 seconds – that’s real groundswell, the kind that travels from far away. But the height drops to 2 ft, so it’s small and clean but lacking any real power. The energy is still moderate, in the 300–400 range, but you’re looking at waist-high rollers at best.

The only real window is the morning of Friday, 14th August. The wind is light from the ENE at 6 mph, just a light cross-onshore. The swell is 2 ft from the south with a 16-second period. The energy is 362, and it’s called "marginal surf forecast or questionable tide conditions." That’s the best we’ve got. It’ll be long, slow, and clean – longboard territory, but you’ll need to watch the tide.

For a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent beach like Aracaju, exposed to the south, the 14th is the only day to even consider. Water temp is about normal for this time of year. Expect some company, you might see a few others out there.

Honestly, with the wind and the lack of quality, this stretch looks more interesting for kite surfing than traditional surfing. Conditions are just not cooperating for a paddle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SE
6
1.5
SE
7
1.3
SE
7
1.5
ESE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.2
SE
7
1.2
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.3
SE
8
1.5
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.4
SE
8
1.2
SE
8
1
SE
9
1.1
SE
8
1.2
ESE
8
0.9
SE
8
1
ESE
8
0.9
ESE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
216
153
211
143
147
154
276
186
297
288
256
211
142
162
184
105
136
100
Wind (km/h)
25
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
ESE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
10
SE
15
SE
20
ESE
10
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
15
E
Wind State
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
6:58AM1.83m
7:12PM1.80m
7:33AM1.83m
7:45PM1.76m
8:10AM1.80m
8:20PM1.69m
8:51AM1.73m
9:00PM1.59m
9:41AM1.63m
9:52PM1.47m
10:47AM1.53m
11:04PM1.36m
Low Tide
1:03AM0.11m
1:21PM0.14m
1:36AM0.10m
1:56PM0.18m
2:10AM0.11m
2:33PM0.26m
2:47AM0.16m
3:15PM0.37m
3:31AM0.24m
4:07PM0.49m
4:27AM0.35m
5:18PM0.61m
rain showers
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rain showers
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6:45
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6:22
6:22
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 mm
9
2
1
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Temp °C
25
26
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25
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25
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Feels °C
22
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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.

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