Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, E swell with 251 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 10PM. 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 | 10PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – looking at the next 16 days for Aracaju, it’s a tough one. The models are calling it all "poor surf conditions" right through, so don't get your hopes up for anything epic. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and messy waves.
The first real opportunity to even think about paddling out doesn't show up until late in the second week. We’ve got a solid gap of over a week with nothing worthwhile on offer. The swell window is just not lining up with the wind, leaving us with onshore or cross-onshore breezes and choppy surfaces.
Let’s look at the only flicker of hope. Around September 17th (Thursday), the water temp is about average for the time of year, sitting around 80°F. But the swell starts to change. We get a pulse of energy from the SSE, but here’s the kicker – the period jumps to 12-15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, long period. The combined energy gets strong, hitting 953 (moderate-strong energy) on the 17th afternoon. The swell height is around 5ft, which is still manageable for most, but that long period means it’s going to be powerful and stand up fast. Aracaju is an exposed beach break, and long period swells like this don't always cooperate there – they can jack up and close out. The wind is still onshore or cross-onshore, so it won't be a classic clean day.
Honestly, the standout, if you're desperate, is that September 17th afternoon. The swell energy is there (953), but the quality is still rated as poor. It might be the most interesting thing we see, but it's a long way out and far from a sure thing. If you’re a beginner, the 3ft to 5ft days earlier in the week are small enough, but the wind is rubbish. For a surfer, this whole forecast is a bit of a write-off. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing on most of these days.
Keep an eye on it, but don't rearrange your life.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | S 13 | S 12 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 158 | 235 | 70 | 119 | 106 | 165 | 144 | 58 | 91 | 85 | 75 | 58 | 68 | 61 | 104 | 120 | 102 | 138 | 147 | 226 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:46PM1.33m | 12:04PM1.40m | 00:36AM1.33m | 1:41PM1.48m | 2:05AM1.49m | 2:47PM1.65m | 3:05AM1.70m | 3:35PM1.80m | 3:51AM1.89m | 4:16PM1.92m | 4:33AM2.03m | 4:54PM1.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:55PM0.65m | 5:34AM0.50m | 6:42PM0.68m | 7:20AM0.47m | 8:13PM0.54m | 8:39AM0.31m | 9:12PM0.34m | 9:35AM0.13m | 9:58PM0.15m | 10:20AM-0.01m | 10:38PM0.00m | 11:01AM-0.09m | 11:16PM-0.09m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | SE 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 12 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 12 | S 13 | S 11 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 40 | 154 | 70 | 119 | 65 | 99 | 41 | 34 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 41 | 35 | 32 | 50 | 84 | 66 | 166 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | S 13 | SSE 14 | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 15 | SSE 11 | — | S 10 | S 12 | S 13 | S 10 | SE 8 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 12 | S 7 | ESE 13 | SE 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 54 | 66 | 52 | 106 | 67 | 8 | 23 | — | 17 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 18 | 12 | 22 | 40 | 1 | 108 | 72 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | SSE 16 | S 12 | S 7 | — | SSE 14 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | SSE 14 | S 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 10 | 48 | 44 | 8 | — | 20 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 18 | 19 | 14 | 30 | 15 | 40 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 4 | ESE 5 | ESE 5 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 158 | 235 | 20 | 23 | 19 | 165 | 144 | 58 | 91 | 85 | 75 | 58 | 68 | 61 | 104 | 120 | 102 | 138 | 147 | 226 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 944 | 509 | 262 | 1028 | 560 | 262 | 3242 | 1407 | 263 | 1094 | 421 | 1006 | 1006 | 1006 | 1006 | 1006 | 459 | 421 | 1006 | 1006 |
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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).
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