
Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period, S swell with 292 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aracaju this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aracaju in the next 16 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 4PM. 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 | 4PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next two weeks for Aracaju are a tough watch. The entire 16-day run is flagged as poor surf conditions, with no solid recommendations to grab your board for. For a stretch like this, it's one of those periods where the ocean just isn't cooperating for paddle surfing.
We're looking at swell energy that stays mostly weak to moderate, with combined energy values ranging from a low of 62 all the way up to a punchy 1160. But that bigger energy doesn't bring quality. The winds are a constant problem—mostly onshore or cross-onshore, with speeds hanging around 9 to 16 mph. That’s going to keep things choppy and messy.
Starting Saturday the 5th, we’ve got small 3-foot swell from the ESE with a short 9-second period and cross-on winds. The water temp is sitting at a pleasant 80°, which is about average for this time of year. But don't get excited; the surf is poor.
Through the whole first week and into the second, nothing changes. We see swells between 2 feet and 5 feet, mostly from the ESE or SE, but the periods are all over the place—from a weak 6 seconds up to a longer 14 seconds by mid-month. On Wednesday the 16th, we get a stronger pulse of 5 feet from the SSE with a 14-second period and energy at 735, but it's still onshore wind. That longer period groundswell would be better for a point or reef, but Aracaju is exposed and the wind won't clean it up. By Thursday the 17th afternoon, the biggest swell of the window hits at 5 feet from the SE with energy roaring at 1160, but again, the onshore wind ruins it. For beginners, that 5 feet is getting chunky, especially with the chop.
Honestly, the setup here looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing during most of this stretch. There are no real standouts—just a long gap of average to poor conditions. It won't stay like this forever, but for now, give it a miss.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | ESE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
124 | 292 | 106 | 165 | 119 | 54 | 73 | 73 | 62 | 40 | 40 | 52 | 122 | 123 | 116 | 124 | 151 | 173 | 133 | 129 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 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 | 5:12AM2.10m | 5:30PM2.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:39AM-0.10m | 11:52PM-0.12m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | S 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 9 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | SE 8 | SSE 13 | SE 11 |
124 | 117 | 49 | 99 | 41 | 33 | 28 | 8 | 2 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 26 | 75 | 70 | 61 | 133 | 59 | 64 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 15 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | SE 14 | S 12 | SSE 14 | SE 12 | ESE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 16 |
66 | 292 | 106 | 67 | 8 | 23 | 10 | 17 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 39 | 39 | 111 | 42 | 38 | 39 | 36 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 7 | — | SSE 14 | — | S 14 | — | S 12 | S 15 | S 13 | E 15 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 7 | ESE 13 | S 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
44 | 8 | — | 20 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 18 | 2 | 33 | 5 | 109 | 19 | 33 | 19 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 9 | ESE 4 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 | E 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 5 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | — | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | 121 | 15 | 165 | 119 | 54 | 73 | 73 | 62 | 40 | 40 | 52 | 122 | 123 | 116 | 124 | 151 | 173 | — | 129 | 165 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 191 | 1028 | 560 | 262 | 1693 | 920 | 1405 | 1094 | 476 | 1006 | 1006 | 920 | 1006 | 1006 | 459 | 1112 | 1028 | 1028 | 1028 | 1006 | 459 |
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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.










