Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 454 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aracaju this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aracaju in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-02) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – we're lookin' at a tough stretch ahead for Aracaju. The next two weeks are a real mixed bag, but mostly not in a good way for a surfer looking for a clean, fun wave.
Right off the bat, for the first week and a half, the wind is our enemy. Most days are dominated by a moderate to fresh cross-onshore breeze out of the east and east-southeast. This is just gonna shred the surface, leaving us with choppy, bumpy conditions that are pretty hateful to surf in. We see some small swell pulses, mostly from the S and SSE, but the consistent onshore flow just robs them of any quality. The combined swell energy is weak, mostly under 600 (moderate wave energy) and often far less. It’s just not lining up.
Now, we do have a couple of days that pop on paper. On Wednesday, September 2nd, we get a bit of a bump in swell, hitting 6 ft out of the E. But the energy (653 – moderate) is short-period (8 seconds), and it’s still a cross-shore wind. The report calls it "marginal," which is generous. It's a scrappy day at best.
Then, on the 11th and 12th of September, we start to see some proper long-period energy from the SSE, with periods of 14 to 16 seconds and combined energy climbing into the 600–700 range (moderate wave energy). This is that deep ocean groundswell we all love, but the wind is still a cross-onshore mess. The swell will have that long-period power, but the surface will be lumpy and uncooperative. For a place like Aracaju (Brazil), which is an exposed beach setup, that long-period swell can tend to close out and be pretty tricky to ride even in good wind. With the wind as it is, it's more of a frustrating sight than a session. Honestly, with the onshore wind and the swell size occasionally getting over 5 ft, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for the next 16 days.
So, the hard truth: there isn't one true standout session in the whole 16-day forecast window. The ocean is kicking up some energy, but the conditions just refuse to cooperate. Keep the board in the car and the wax in the bag. Forecasts can change, so we always keep an eye out, but right now, it's a waiting game.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
331 | 229 | 170 | 111 | 121 | 85 | 99 | 422 | 313 | 454 | 298 | 268 | 113 | 405 | 284 | 301 | 346 | 290 | 158 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 5:55AM1.95m | 6:10PM1.91m | 6:30AM1.98m | 6:43PM1.89m | 7:06AM1.96m | 7:17PM1.83m | 7:44AM1.90m | 7:53PM1.74m | 8:26AM1.78m | 8:34PM1.62m | 9:16AM1.63m | 9:26PM1.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:00AM0.02m | 12:19PM0.03m | 00:33AM-0.02m | 12:54PM0.05m | 1:07AM-0.02m | 1:29PM0.10m | 1:42AM0.01m | 2:07PM0.20m | 2:21AM0.09m | 2:49PM0.34m | 3:05AM0.22m | 3:40PM0.50m | |||||||
— | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | S 9 | E 8 | E 9 | ESE 9 |
331 | 229 | 170 | 111 | 66 | 41 | 23 | 197 | 10 | 268 | 295 | 2 | 113 | 246 | 8 | 1 | 346 | 290 | 158 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | — | S 11 | S 11 | SE 13 | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — | S 8 | — | S 9 |
— | — | 24 | — | 121 | 85 | 7 | 22 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 9 | E 5 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | — |
107 | 82 | 93 | 83 | 77 | 75 | 99 | 422 | 313 | 454 | 298 | 268 | 70 | 405 | 284 | 301 | 211 | 168 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 509 | 263 | 1454 | 1454 | 263 | 1407 | 1412 | 263 | 1450 | 1412 | 262 | 1407 | 1054 | 273 | 1624 | 1094 | 1054 | 1094 | 195 |
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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.











