Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 30 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, E swell with 472 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 4AM. 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 | 4AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break it down for Aracaju in feet. Straight up, it’s a rough stretch for paddle surfing. We’ve got a long run of poor surf conditions stretching right through the entire 16-day window. There are no good options to get excited about, which is a bummer, but it happens here sometimes – the forecasts can always change, but right now, the run looks pretty blank.
Starting from Sunday the 30th of August, it’s all onshore wind from the east, with messy little waves around 3 ft and a short period of 7 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak (142), and with rain showers and a gentle breeze, it’s not worth paddling out. This pattern holds all week. By Monday the 31st, we see a bit more size with swell hitting 4 ft from the ESE, but the period stays short at 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-onshore. The energy picks up to moderate (315), but it’s still choppy and classified as poor.
As we head into the start of September, the wind stays unfriendly. Tuesday morning has a 5 ft swell, but it’s still cross-onshore and choppy. Wednesday the 2nd brings a bigger pulse of 6 ft from the east, with the energy climbing to a strong 705. That sounds promising, but the wind is a fresh cross-onshore at 30 km/h, making it lumpy and messy. This is honestly more interesting for kite surfing than trying to paddle out.
The second week shows a similar situation. There’s a real standout from a swell direction standpoint – a long-period groundswell from the south pops up around the 8th of September. By the morning of the 9th, we get a very long period of 18 seconds from the south, with strong energy (676), but the swell height is only 3 ft. It’s also onshore wind, so the quality is poor. A south swell with that kind of period could be fun on a point break or reef, but at Aracaju (a beginner-friendly, exposed beach break), the long period will make it break too straight and fat. Plus, it’s still cross-onshore on the afternoon.
To be honest, the water temperature anomaly isn’t provided for the first break, so I can’t tell you if it’s warmer or cooler than usual. But overall, there’s no moment in this 16-day window where the stars align. The wind is never truly offshore, and the wave quality is consistently poor. If you’ve got a kite, maybe take a look, but for the rest of us, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
103 | 77 | 75 | 80 | 239 | 313 | 160 | 295 | 257 | 315 | 471 | 304 | 226 | 405 | 217 | 180 | 151 | 151 | 116 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 10:24AM1.47m | 10:46PM1.33m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 4:05AM0.38m | 4:55PM0.65m | |||||||
— | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | ESE 9 | S 9 | — | ESE 8 | — | ESE 9 | S 12 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
103 | 65 | 41 | 23 | 22 | 10 | 160 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 232 | 2 | — | 207 | — | 180 | 3 | 151 | 116 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 13 | S 10 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 10 | S 9 |
— | — | — | 7 | 54 | 13 | 10 | 18 | 8 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 18 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 7 | — |
— | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | E 9 | ESE 9 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 9 | — | E 4 |
60 | 77 | 75 | 80 | 239 | 313 | 46 | 295 | 257 | 315 | 471 | 304 | 226 | 405 | 217 | — | 151 | — | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1454 | 263 | 1429 | 459 | 274 | 1454 | 1412 | 263 | 1429 | 1120 | 263 | 2005 | 376 | 1094 | 1094 | 422 | 421 | 1028 | 1028 |
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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.











