
Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, S swell with 275 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aracaju this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aracaju in the next 16 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) 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 (Wed 12th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
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 region.
Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – the next two weeks are looking pretty grim. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing special, and no real standout days to get excited about. The first proper recommendation doesn’t even show up until Thursday the 13th of August, and even then it’s only marginal. That’s over a week of poor conditions to sit through.
The water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a thick suit.
From Thursday the 6th right through to Wednesday the 12th, it’s all poor surf. Onshore and cross-onshore winds from the ESE and E are messing up what little swell there is. The waves are small, mostly around 2 ft to 4 ft, with short periods of 7 to 8 seconds – that’s weak, wind-affected chop. The combined swell energy is mostly moderate (values between 110 and 352), but it’s all junk. Not worth paddling out.
Thursday the 13th of August finally offers a glimmer. The morning has a small 2 ft swell from the S, but with a period of 14 seconds, that’s proper groundswell energy. The combined energy is a solid 303, so there’s power in the water. Winds are light from the ESE at 6 mph and onshore, which keeps it clean-ish. This is the only session that gets a score above zero, and even then it’s marginal. For a beginner-friendly break like Aracaju, that tiny long-period swell might actually shape up okay, but don’t expect perfection. The optimum swell direction here is S, so this window is actually lining up nicely.
The days after that, from the 14th to the 21st, slip back into poor surf. There’s more long-period groundswell on the 14th, 15th, and 16th, with periods of 12 to 15 seconds and combined energy values climbing into the 400s and even 500s on the 16th afternoon. That’s some serious energy, but the winds are mostly onshore or cross-onshore, and the reports keep saying “poor surf conditions.” The swell direction shifts to SSE, which isn’t ideal for Aracaju’s optimum S direction.
So what’s the best of a bad bunch? If I had to pick a window, it’s Thursday morning the 13th of August. That 2 ft S groundswell with light onshore wind might give you a few clean, long rides if you’re a beginner. But don’t expect much. After that, the 16th of August has some real power in the water with a 3 ft SSE swell and a 15-second period, but the wind is onshore and the direction is off. For experienced guys, it might offer a challenge, but for most of us, it’s a wait-and-see.
Overall, this is a lean period. Keep your board in the car, check the beach, and don’t force it. Things can change, but right now, the forecast is flat and messy.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
122 | 91 | 37 | 104 | 191 | 181 | 108 | 150 | 107 | 104 | 127 | 79 | 127 | 114 | 111 | 122 | 144 | 275 | 260 | 132 | |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:04PM1.36m | 12:14PM1.48m | 00:38AM1.35m | 1:42PM1.55m | 2:04AM1.47m | 2:51PM1.69m | 3:09AM1.66m | 3:45PM1.84m | 4:01AM1.83m | 4:32PM1.95m | 4:49AM1.97m | 5:15PM2.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:18PM0.61m | 5:46AM0.43m | 6:51PM0.63m | 7:18AM0.40m | 8:16PM0.52m | 8:38AM0.28m | 9:20PM0.35m | 9:39AM0.12m | 10:11PM0.18m | 10:30AM-0.01m | 10:56PM0.04m | 11:17AM-0.09m | 11:39PM-0.05m | |||||||
— | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SE 9 | ESE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | SSE 13 | ESE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 7 | S 18 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 |
122 | 31 | 37 | 20 | 88 | 101 | 56 | 79 | 12 | 11 | 84 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 49 | 43 | 82 | 275 | 260 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | ESE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 12 | E 15 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 9 |
14 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 16 | 60 | 10 | 28 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 74 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 15 | S 13 | SE 13 | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | — | — | — |
54 | 7 | 27 | 26 | 72 | 10 | 17 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ESE 8 | ESE 5 | ESE 7 | E 8 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 |
— | 91 | 27 | 104 | 191 | 181 | 108 | 150 | 107 | 104 | 127 | 79 | 127 | 114 | 111 | 122 | 144 | 167 | 159 | 132 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1028 | 509 | 261 | 1410 | 1502 | 262 | 1603 | 1454 | 266 | 1028 | 509 | 1006 | 1006 | 1693 | 1407 | 1094 | 1094 | 1054 | 1094 | 195 |
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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.











