Aracaju Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.99° S 37.04° W

Aracaju Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 3 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Aracaju sea temperature is
26.4°C
0.8° 

Aracaju surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Aracaju surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ESE swell with 248 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aracaju this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Aracaju in the next 16 days are 1.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 04) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-02) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 4th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what’s happening in Aracaju. To be straight up with you, the next 16 days are looking grim if you're hoping to paddle. The guidance gives this spot a 2/5 and labels it a beginner zone, and the data basically says it all: “poor surf conditions” for every single slot. There are no standout, high-quality waves on the horizon here.

We’re looking at a solid two-week gap from now until September 17th with no real recommendations for a good surf. The waves just aren’t cooperating. The swell is mostly coming from the ESE, but it’s short-period windswell, with periods around 5 to 9 seconds. That means weak, choppy, and unorganised lines. The wind is almost always a moderate breeze from the E or ESE, blowing either cross-on or directly on, so the surface will be messy and bumpy pretty much non-stop. The water temperature here is 80°F, with an anomaly of 1°F, so it’s about average for this time of year.

The combined energy readings tell the story: values mostly in the 100s and 200s (moderate energy), with a few spikes over 400 on the 5th and 16th, but even then, the score is zero because the quality isn’t there. Saturday afternoon the 5th sees a jump to 490 energy with a S swell and a 12-second period, but again, the wind and overall surf quality are poor.

Now, let’s fast forward to Thursday the 17th. That morning we see a long period groundswell hitting from the SSE at 17 seconds, with the combined energy clocking in at 843—that’s strong wave energy. Swell height is only 3ft, but the period is very long. That kind of energy tends to peel nicely at a point, reef, or river mouth, but here at a beach break like Aracaju, that long period might cause the waves to stand up and break too straight, making for some tricky, walled-up lines with long lulls. The wind is still onshore from the E at 12 mph, so it won’t be pristine.

Saturday the 19th afternoon isn’t too different: 4ft ESE swell with a 9-second period and 353 energy, but again onshore wind. The setup here looks more interesting for a kite surfer than someone on a paddleboard, honestly. The whole 16-day window just points to onshore, choppy conditions. For a beginner spot that’s fairly consistent, it should normally offer more windows of clean surf, but this forecast is a blank run.

Hang in there, but don’t hold your breath for quality. This stretch is one to skip for now.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
ESE
9
1
ESE
9
1.1
ESE
9
0.9
ESE
9
0.9
S
12
0.6
S
12
1.1
E
8
0.9
ESE
8
1
E
5
1
E
6
1.1
ESE
6
0.9
ESE
6
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5
1.1
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5
0.9
ESE
6
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6
1
ESE
7
1
ESE
7
1.2
ESE
7
1.1
SE
8
1.4
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
184
158
206
113
244
106
165
119
56
78
87
60
50
62
57
70
99
105
142
155
183
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
25
NE
20
ENE
20
E
20
SE
20
ESE
20
ESE
20
ESE
15
E
20
ESE
15
E
20
E
20
ESE
20
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
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High Tide
10:24AM1.47m
10:46PM1.33m
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
Low Tide
4:55PM0.65m
5:34AM0.50m
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
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6:28
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6:24
6:24
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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