
Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, ESE swell with 270 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 10AM. 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 | 10AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: it’s a proper flat spell we’re looking at for the next couple of weeks. The swell window’s mostly shut, and the wind’s got that onshore or cross-onshore bite to it that’s just going to chop things up. If you’re itching for a paddle, you might find something, but it’s not going to be pretty.
The water at Aracaju is sitting at 80°, which is basically right where it should be for this time of year. The long-term average is around 78°, so a touch warmer, but nothing wild.
Right from the get-go, Sunday morning, it’s a bit of a letdown. We’ve got 4ft of short-period ESE swell, the energy’s weak at 140, and the southeast wind is blowing straight onshore at 12 mph. The water’s going to be a mess. It stays pretty sad through Monday and Tuesday. The swell bumps up slightly on Tuesday, hitting 5ft in the morning, and the energy jumps to 560, but it’s still short-period stuff and onshore wind. It’s just not going to have any push or shape. The break is fairly consistent, but that doesn’t help when the waves are poor.
We roll into the next few days, Wednesday through Friday, and it’s more of the same. The swell drops back to around 4ft, the period stays short, and the wind stays cross-onshore. There’s a bit of a bump in energy on Wednesday morning (340), but it’s all short-period. The surf just stays in the “poor” category. It’s clean-ish on Thursday morning with a lighter cross-onshore wind, but the swell is tiny at 3ft. Not worth getting too excited about.
The weekend comes, and there’s nothing on the horizon. Saturday and Sunday, the swell is small and the wind is still cross-onshore. The energy drops right off, down to around 100. The second week starts with rain showers on Monday and not a whole lot else.
Now, here’s a little glimmer. On Wednesday, August 12th, the swell direction swings around to the south. But the height drops right out to 1ft. It’s a long-period south swell, 17-18 seconds, but there’s no size to it. Energy is moderate at 190, but it’s just not going to break with any power. Then Thursday afternoon, August 13th, that’s when guidance flags the only marginal window for the period. There’s a south swell at 16 seconds, and the energy jumps to 539, which is the strongest reading we see. The swell height reads 2ft, though. It’s small, but that long-period south groundswell could make for some nicer shaped waves if the tide’s right. The wind is lighter, a gentle onshore breeze. It’s a long shot, but it’s the only shot on the board. That’s your one to watch.
After that, it’s back to the same old story – short-period, onshore slop through the 15th, 16th, and 17th. The swell gets up to 4ft and 5ft on the 17th, but the period is only 7 seconds and the wind is still onshore. It’ll be bumpy and weak.
So, bottom line: there are no good, clean surf days in this 16-day stretch. The only thing that even comes close to a highlight is that long-period south swell on the afternoon of August 13th. But even then, the size is minuscule. This break is fairly consistent, so it won’t always be this poor. Forecasts change, and the next solid swell could be just around the corner. Hang in there.
Stay salty,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
127 | 112 | 167 | 143 | 145 | 196 | 270 | 250 | 201 | 216 | 216 | 162 | 129 | 122 | 74 | 101 | 101 | 152 | 121 | 72 | 120 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 12:14PM1.48m | 00:38AM1.35m | 1:42PM1.55m | 2:04AM1.47m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:46AM0.43m | 6:51PM0.63m | 7:18AM0.40m | 8:16PM0.52m | ||||||||
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 7 | SE 7 | S 12 | E 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 |
8 | 4 | 122 | 10 | 25 | 196 | 250 | 18 | 201 | 216 | 216 | 162 | 129 | 122 | 74 | 21 | 20 | 94 | 59 | 34 | 28 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 11 | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 13 | SE 13 | SE 11 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 15 | ESE 6 | SSE 10 | S 9 |
4 | 13 | 19 | 62 | 23 | 8 | 17 | 95 | 18 | 25 | 5 | 4 | 14 | 14 | 30 | 27 | 24 | 42 | 13 | 10 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 10 | S 12 | S 11 | S 9 | E 8 | SSE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 10 | — | S 15 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 18 | SSE 16 | SE 9 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | — |
1 | 7 | 11 | 22 | 2 | 55 | 23 | 22 | 85 | — | 4 | 90 | 63 | 54 | 26 | 12 | 26 | 12 | 35 | 11 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 |
127 | 112 | 167 | 143 | 145 | — | 270 | 250 | 52 | 99 | — | — | — | — | — | 101 | 101 | 152 | 121 | 72 | 120 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 421 | 443 | 421 | 429 | 1434 | 217 | 233 | 1006 | 421 | 421 | 1028 | 459 | 262 | 1028 | 1112 | 262 | 1434 | 1412 | 262 | 1412 | 1415 |
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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.











