Aracaju Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this next stretch for Aracaju is a tough one to write. The whole 16-day window is flagged as poor surf conditions, so there’s no standout session to get excited about. We’re starting with nothing on the cards, and honestly, it stays that way right through.

The water is sitting at 79°F with an anomaly of 0.7°F, so that’s pretty much normal for this time of year – no surprises there.

The first few days are a write-off. Saturday the 25th through to the end of July are a mix of onshore breezes from the ESE and SE, blowing at 9 mph, with tiny swell hanging around 2 ft to 4 ft. The period is short, mostly 5 to 8 seconds, meaning weak, close-range slop. The combined energy barely cracks 100 (105 at best early on), so it’s weak and unappealing.

As we move into the first week of August, things get a little more interesting in terms of size, but still no quality. By Monday the 3rd, we’re seeing swell pushing 4 ft from the ESE with a period of 8 seconds. The energy jumps up to 389 (moderate), so there’s more water moving, but it’s still onshore wind making a mess of it. The wind stays on or cross-on, so don’t expect any clean lines.

The real kick comes on Wednesday the 5th of August. Swell builds to 6 ft from the ESE, period 8 seconds, and the combined energy hits 836 – that’s strong energy. But again, the wind is howling from the ESE at 12 mph and it’s onshore. For a beach break like Aracaju, that’s a recipe for bumpy, choppy conditions. It’s not beginner-friendly at that size (over 5 ft), and with the wind, it’s honestly more interesting for the kite crew than paddle surfers.

The last few days from the 7th to the 9th see a slight drop in size, down to 4 ft, with the period stretching to 9 seconds, which is a bit better. Energy stays moderate (around 400-272). But the wind remains stubbornly onshore. The only tiny silver lining is that on the morning of the 9th, the wind shifts to E at 12 mph, still onshore, so no real relief.

Bottom line: there’s no standout session here. The whole period is a right-off for quality waves. If you’re desperate, the biggest swell days around the 5th and 6th have the most power, but the wind will ruin it. For a clean wave, you’re out of luck. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a waiting game.

Rusty.

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