
Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ESE swell with 173 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aracaju this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aracaju in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 10AM. 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 | 10AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
Well, I’ll be honest with you – this is a tough stretch. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for decent paddle surfing. The swell is on the small side for most of it, and the wind is just never on our side. The first real surfable bumps don't even show up until the 31st of July, but even then it’s a messy, onshore affair. We’ve got a solid 5-day gap from the start of the forecast with nothing worth paddling out for.
The water temperature is sitting at 79°, which is bang on average for this time of year, so no worries about needing a thick suit.
For the first few days, from the 26th to the 30th of July, it’s a complete no-go. Swell is tiny, around 2ft to 3ft, with a short, weak period of 6 to 7 seconds, and the combined energy is pitiful – between 51 and 120 (weak to low-moderate energy). The wind is blowing from the SE and ESE, mostly cross-on or onshore, just chopping everything up. It’s a frustrating time to be a surfer here.
From the 31st of July, we start to see a little more push. The swell height creeps up to 4ft to 4ft, and the energy picks up a bit, jumping into the 150 to 280 range (moderate energy). But the wind is still stubbornly onshore from the SE or ESE at 9 to 12 mph. The swell period is still short, mostly 7 to 8 seconds, so the waves are going to be weak and crumbly. It’s just not clean.
Then we get into the second week of August, from the 5th onwards. The swell gets a bit more serious, with heights reaching 6ft on the 5th and holding around 5ft to 5ft for a few days. The combined energy skyrockets – 411, 465, 511 (strong to very strong wave energy). That sounds promising, right? The swell period has also stretched out to 9 seconds, so there’s a bit more shape potential. But again, the wind is the killer. It’s a relentless onshore flow from the ESE and E at 12 to 16 mph. For a spot like Aracaju, which is an exposed beach break, that means a choppy, blown-out mess. The water is going to be a washing machine. Honestly, for a beach break with that much wind and that much swell, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The only break we’ve got to talk about is Aracaju. It’s a beginner-friendly break, fairly consistent, but it’s exposed to the swell and the optimum swell direction is from the S. The swell we’re getting is mostly from the ESE and SE, so it’s not hitting it perfectly. The crowds are listed as "sometimes", so you might find a few people out, but with conditions this poor, it’ll be quiet.
There is no standout in this window. The best you could hope for is a quick session on the 5th of August around the 6ft swell, but it’s going to be a real battle with the wind. It’s a long-range call, so nothing is set in stone, but right now, it’s a pretty grim outlook.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | SSE 13 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
54 | 54 | 53 | 50 | 39 | 49 | 56 | 56 | 52 | 56 | 47 | 51 | 42 | 43 | 51 | 125 | 91 | 120 | 148 | 131 | 79 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 3:45PM1.58m | 3:56AM1.52m | 4:22PM1.66m | 4:34AM1.62m | 4:57PM1.73m | 5:11AM1.70m | 5:32PM1.78m | 5:47AM1.76m | 6:06PM1.81m | 6:23AM1.81m | 6:39PM1.82m | 6:58AM1.83m | 7:12PM1.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:10PM0.45m | 10:20AM0.30m | 10:47PM0.34m | 10:58AM0.23m | 11:22PM0.26m | 11:34AM0.18m | 11:56PM0.19m | 12:10PM0.14m | 00:30AM0.14m | 12:46PM0.13m | 1:03AM0.11m | 1:21PM0.14m | 1:36AM0.10m | ||||||||
6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | — | — | 6 |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 13 | S 10 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | ESE 7 |
54 | 54 | 53 | 21 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 16 | 15 | 56 | 16 | 51 | 42 | 43 | 51 | 77 | 12 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 79 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 15 | S 12 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SE 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 8 | S 8 | S 14 | S 13 | SE 8 | SE 8 | — | S 12 | S 11 |
4 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 19 | 35 | 30 | 26 | 11 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 16 | 13 | 2 | 2 | — | 11 | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 16 | S 13 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 14 | — | SE 11 | S 9 | S 13 | S 16 | S 8 | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | — | S 12 | S 15 |
5 | 3 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 16 | — | 5 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 11 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | — | — | — | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — |
— | — | — | 50 | 39 | 49 | 56 | 56 | 52 | 44 | 47 | — | — | — | — | 125 | 91 | 120 | 148 | 131 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 277 | 1094 | 1054 | 421 | 1006 | 459 | 421 | 1006 | 1450 | 275 | 1434 | 421 | 263 | 1506 | 195 | 261 | 1434 | 421 | 1006 | 1006 | 421 |
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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.










