Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 6 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 280 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 Saturday (Sep 12) 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 (Sat 12th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
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's on the table for the Aracaju area over the next couple of weeks. I gotta be straight with you – it's a bit of a tough stretch ahead.
The overall pattern is dominated by onshore and cross-onshore winds, and the data keeps telling us the surf conditions are poor. The swell direction is mostly from the ESE and E, which isn't ideal for this exposed beginner-friendly spot. The best swell direction for Aracaju is from the south, and we just aren't seeing that consistently.
There's a real dry spell coming up. For the first few days, from Sunday the 6th right through to at least Monday the 14th, every single session is marked as poor. That's over a week with nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is up, mostly a moderate breeze, and it's choppy. You'll see some small waves, like 2 ft to 5 ft, but with the wind all wrong, it's messy. The water temperature is sitting at a warm 80°, which is pretty normal for this time of year, about average.
Things don't really improve in the second week either. There's no standout session, no magic window. The combined energy kicks up a few times – like on the morning of Thursday the 10th, it hits 465 (moderate energy) – but it's all poor surf. The wind is still onshore or cross-onshore. Aracaju is a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent spot, and the crowds are sometimes an issue, but honestly, with conditions this poor, the crowd won't be the problem.
Honestly, for the entire 16-day run, there isn't a single day I'd point to and say "that's the one." It's a blank run. Aracaju is a fairly consistent spot, so this kind of extended poor spell isn't the norm, but it happens. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye out, but right now, save your energy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | ESE 8 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SSE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 67 | 119 | 54 | 56 | 46 | 105 | 86 | 26 | 25 | 96 | 120 | 96 | 173 | 160 | 214 | 150 | 209 | 280 | 126 | 107 | 133 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:12AM2.10m | 5:30PM2.00m | 5:50AM2.10m | 6:05PM1.97m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:39AM-0.10m | 11:52PM-0.12m | 12:15PM-0.06m | 00:28AM-0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | S 9 | S 10 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 14 | S 13 | S 12 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 11 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 61 | 41 | 44 | 19 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 17 | 54 | 37 | 68 | 89 | 73 | 150 | 150 | 20 | 174 | 120 | 40 | 133 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | SE 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 12 | S 13 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 14 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | S 16 | SSE 15 | SE 10 |
| kJ | 67 | 8 | 23 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 25 | 27 | 19 | 39 | 111 | 60 | 73 | 71 | 36 | 90 | 126 | 71 | 28 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | — | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 15 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | SSE 8 | S 13 | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 18 | SE 12 | SE 11 | S 9 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 20 | — | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 12 | 92 | 18 | 40 | 38 | 6 | 34 | 32 | 6 | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 5 | ESE 8 | E 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 5 | SE 4 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 24 | 119 | 54 | 56 | 46 | 105 | 86 | 23 | 20 | 96 | 120 | 96 | 173 | 160 | 214 | — | 209 | 280 | — | 107 | 17 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 262 | 1676 | 1407 | 1405 | 1407 | 1054 | 1006 | 1006 | 920 | 1006 | 1006 | 560 | 1112 | 1028 | 421 | 1112 | 1028 | 1028 | 256 | 1081 | 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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