Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period, SE swell with 747 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) 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 (Mon 17th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this is a tough one. We’re looking at a full 16-day window for Aracaju, and I gotta tell you, the surf report is a real bummer. There’s not a single day in the entire forecast that I can recommend paddling out. Every single call is “poor surf conditions,” and that’s the truth of it.
The whole period starts with some small, onshore swell. On Saturday the 15th, we’ve got a weak 3 ft ESE swell with a 12-second period and a gentle breeze blowing onshore. The combined energy is only 424 (moderate), but with the wind straight on it, it’s just a messy, blown-out mess. That sets the tone for the whole run.
Through the rest of the first week, the wind picks up. Sunday the 16th brings a bit more size, 3 ft from the SSE, but the period jumps to 15 seconds, which is nice and long, but the onshore wind is 12 mph. Monday the 17th sees the swell hit 5 ft, but the wind is howling from the SE at 19 mph, turning it into a choppy, wind-affected mess. The energy hits 982 (strong) but with that wind, it’s unrideable.
The second week doesn’t get any better. Swell drops to around 3 ft, the period shortens to 7-8 seconds, and the wind stays onshore or cross-onshore, mostly from the E or ESE. The energy values are weak, often in the 100-200 range. There’s a brief moment on the 26th and 27th where a long-period S swell tries to sneak in (2 ft to 2 ft, 15-16 seconds), but it’s tiny and the wind is still onshore, so it’s a tease at best.
To be honest, with this constant onshore wind and poor surf quality, this setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing. The consistent breeze and choppy water would be a playground for kites, but for us surfers, it’s a blank.
The water temperature is sitting at 80°F which is about 2°F above average for this time of year, so it’s a touch warmer than usual, but that’s the only small comfort.
Look, this is a tough stretch for Aracaju. When the forecast is this empty, it’s a normal part of the season here. Don’t lose hope – forecasts can change, and it tends not to stay this poor for long. But for now, leave the boards at home.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | ||||||||||||||
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 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 190 | 437 | 462 | 437 | 313 | 229 | 747 | 486 | 384 | 454 | 640 | 338 | 273 | 374 | 222 | 206 | 315 | 197 | 126 | 91 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 7:14PM1.91m | 7:37AM1.95m | 7:49PM1.80m | 8:16AM1.82m | 8:24PM1.67m | 8:54AM1.66m | 9:00PM1.51m | 9:37AM1.48m | 9:41PM1.36m | 10:34AM1.32m | 10:43PM1.21m | 12:03PM1.23m | 00:26AM1.16m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38AM-0.03m | 2:01PM0.12m | 2:15AM0.07m | 2:38PM0.27m | 2:51AM0.20m | 3:15PM0.44m | 3:30AM0.36m | 3:57PM0.62m | 4:18AM0.52m | 4:57PM0.77m | 5:31AM0.65m | 6:37PM0.83m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — |
mm | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SE 8 | S 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 10 | E 12 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 190 | 437 | 462 | 437 | 313 | 229 | 235 | 136 | 41 | 125 | 375 | 57 | 273 | 244 | 30 | 3 | 196 | 197 | 126 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SE 5 | ESE 11 | — | ESE 10 | SE 10 | S 13 | S 11 | SE 9 | S 10 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | 171 | 271 | 127 | 90 | 39 | 105 | — | 41 | 26 | 32 | 65 | 13 | 50 | 29 | 6 | 16 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | — | — | — | ESE 12 | — | — | — | — | ESE 10 | — | — | — | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 13 | S 9 | S 9 | — |
| kJ | 63 | — | — | — | 88 | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 7 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | E 5 | SE 6 | SE 12 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 33 | 38 | 37 | 104 | 747 | 486 | 384 | 454 | 640 | 338 | 250 | 374 | 222 | 206 | 315 | 84 | 63 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1094 | 1028 | 422 | 1028 | 1028 | 1088 | 1028 | 1006 | 920 | 1006 | 443 | 421 | 1028 | 421 | 421 | 1028 | 421 | 262 | 1028 | 1072 |
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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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