Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, E swell with 476 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM. 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 | 7AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what Aracaju has in store for us. I’ll be straight with you – this isn’t going to be a classic run. The forecast is pretty quiet for a long stretch, so don’t go cancelling any plans just yet.
Right from the start on Friday the 28th of August, we’ve got some swell, but the wind is a messy cross-on and the conditions are written off as poor surf. That’s the story for the whole first week, honestly. There’s a bit of energy, but it’s mostly short-period windswell or it’s getting chopped up by a stiff breeze. The waves are just not coming together. Water temp is sitting at a warm 79°F with the anomaly being basically normal for this time of year, so that’s one less thing to worry about, but you’ll need to fight through the chop.
We see a spike in energy on Wednesday the 2nd of September morning, with a combined energy reading of (606), but that’s a 6ft swell from the east with a short period of just 8 seconds, and it’s cross-on again. That size is pushing into the zone where it’s getting a bit much for beginners, and onshore winds make it a scrappy mess. Might be more interesting for the kite crew than a paddle surfer.
Mid-week it goes flat, with minimal energy readings. Then something catches my eye out in the second week. Wednesday the 9th of September brings a big jump in period – we’re talking a 3ft swell from the SSE with an 18-second period. That’s proper long-period groundswell. The combined energy is strong at (751). The catch? It’s still a cross-on wind. For a beach like Aracaju, that long period stuff can be tricky and breaking a bit straight.
Honestly, the standout here is that Thursday the 10th of September afternoon. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the south at 14 seconds, and the wind swings onshore but light from the ESE at just 9 mph. That’s as clean as it’s going to get. The energy is moderate (445), and while it’s not huge, that long period should give you some shape. For a beach setup, that’s your best window – small but potentially fun if you pick your peak. The rest of the run, the swell is weak or the wind ruins it.
There’s a gap of several days with no good recommendations, especially through the end of August and into early September. Then we get that promising but less certain window around the 9th and 10th. In a place like this, when a solid groundswell shows up, you take what you can get. But the truth is, there’s no real classic day on offer here.
Stay tuned, forecasts can change. For now, don't get your hopes up too high.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
581 | 435 | 331 | 229 | 170 | 103 | 121 | 85 | 121 | 226 | 284 | 262 | 288 | 262 | 111 | 392 | 246 | 221 | 82 | 84 | 90 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 5:37PM1.89m | 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 | 11:45AM0.05m | 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 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | |
— | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 9 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
581 | 435 | 331 | 229 | 170 | 103 | 66 | 41 | 23 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 111 | 212 | 2 | — | 82 | 84 | 90 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 11 | SE 13 | — | S 12 | SSE 10 | — | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | S 8 | — | S 15 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 121 | 85 | 7 | — | 3 | 20 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | E 5 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | SE 4 |
137 | 133 | 107 | 101 | 80 | 72 | 79 | 77 | 121 | 226 | 284 | 262 | 288 | 262 | 54 | 392 | 246 | 221 | 25 | 14 | 17 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 263 | 1028 | 1028 | 277 | 1028 | 1454 | 260 | 1412 | 1412 | 263 | 1449 | 1405 | 262 | 1407 | 1624 | 274 | 1561 | 1054 | 421 | 1094 | 49 |
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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.











