
Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 23 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 338 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aracaju this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aracaju in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 4PM. 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 | 4PM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G'day, this is Rusty. Let's be straight with you about Aracaju. The next 16 days are a tough one for surfers. Honestly, the forecast is a bit of a flat stretch with very little to get excited about. The swell is small and weak, and the wind is almost always onshore, which is a recipe for poor conditions. There's a long gap of consistent onshore wind and small waves, so don't expect to find a clean wave for a good while.
The only spot we've got to look at is Aracaju itself. The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is just about average for this time of year, so no need to worry about a wetsuit.
Looking at the first week, from Thursday the 23rd of July, right through to the 25th, we're looking at tiny 3ft to 4ft waves from the ESE, with a short period of 8 seconds. The combined energy is weak, ranging from 82 to 191 – nothing to write home about. The wind is blowing onshore from the ESE, so it's all going to be a bit messy. The "poor surf conditions" tag is a dead giveaway.
The middle of the week, from the 26th to the 30th, doesn't get any better. The swell drops even further, down to 2ft, and the period shortens to 6-7 seconds. The energy is weak, with the combined energy dropping to as low as 55. The wind stays onshore, and on the 29th we even get a bit of a cross-on breeze, which will just make things choppy.
The first week of August shows a slight uptick in size, with waves building to 5ft by the 4th and 5th, and the period staying around 8 seconds. The energy starts to pick up into the moderate range, with combined energy values reaching 346. But the wind is still onshore from the ESE or E, and the conditions are still being called "poor." It's a bit bigger, but it's not going to be clean. This setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, as the onshore wind and moderate swell will create some choppy, bumpy conditions.
The final few days, from the 6th to the 7th of August, the swell starts to fade again, dropping back to 3ft, and the energy drops off. The wind is still onshore.
So, the summary is this: there's no standout session here. The wind is consistently onshore, the swell is small and weak, and every single entry is marked as "poor surf conditions." It's a blank run, and for this area, that's a bit more normal than not. The forecasts can change, but right now, it's a good time to check the surf reports elsewhere or find another hobby for a couple of weeks.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 |
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188 | 338 | 179 | 136 | 112 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 47 | 46 | 70 | 68 | 66 | 66 | 97 | 77 | 51 | 50 | 36 | 42 | 51 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 12:55PM1.35m | 1:10AM1.24m | 2:07PM1.39m | 2:20AM1.31m | 3:02PM1.48m | 3:13AM1.41m | 3:45PM1.58m | 3:56AM1.52m | 4:22PM1.66m | 4:34AM1.62m | 4:57PM1.73m | 5:11AM1.70m | 5:32PM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:28PM0.73m | 7:47AM0.56m | 8:38PM0.66m | 8:50AM0.48m | 9:29PM0.56m | 9:39AM0.39m | 10:10PM0.45m | 10:20AM0.30m | 10:47PM0.34m | 10:58AM0.23m | 11:22PM0.26m | 11:34AM0.18m | 11:56PM0.19m | ||||||||
6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 15 | ESE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 10 | ESE 6 |
188 | 338 | 179 | 136 | 112 | 76 | 74 | 72 | 47 | 46 | 8 | 68 | 9 | 18 | 54 | 53 | 26 | 7 | 34 | 21 | 51 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | SSE 9 | S 13 | SSE 9 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | SSE 10 |
3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 19 | 17 | 30 | 16 | 11 | 18 | 12 | 22 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | E 16 | S 12 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 14 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | S 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 36 | 16 | 6 | 17 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | — |
— | 184 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 70 | — | 66 | 66 | 97 | 77 | 51 | 50 | 36 | 42 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 264 | 1028 | 560 | 263 | 573 | 509 | 443 | 1006 | 421 | 421 | 1028 | 183 | 195 | 1006 | 421 | 1006 | 1028 | 421 | 277 | 1437 | 421 |
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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.










