
Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 15 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 17 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period, ESE swell with 308 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 17) at 7AM. 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 | 7AM (Thu 17th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's be straight with you – this outlook for Aracaju isn't looking like one for the highlight reel. The whole 16-day window is a bit of a write-off for proper surfing.
We've got a solid run of poor surf conditions across the board. The wind is a problem, mostly coming onshore or cross-onshore from the east and southeast. That's going to chop up any potential wave faces.
We kick off Tuesday the 15th with a small 3ft swell from the ESE, but it's weak with only moderate wave energy (104) and no quality. The rest of the week is more of the same: building to 5ft by Friday the 18th, but the period is short and that combined energy, even when it climbs into the hundreds, creates messy, choppy conditions. The onshore wind just kills it.
The second week rolls into October with no real change. Swell stays in that 3ft to 5ft range from the east-southeast, but the wind remains persistently onshore or cross-onshore. The water temp is sitting at a pleasant 80°, which is about average for this time of year. But that's about the only good thing.
There is a moment around Monday the 28th and Tuesday the 29th where the ESE swell gets a bit more energy, bumping over 300 and 378 combined energy, but that's paired with a moderate cross-onshore breeze. It means it'll be a messy, lumpy ocean – more suited for a kite session than trying to get a legitimate paddle in.
This is a rare blank run for the area. Aracaju can usually offer something, but the forecasts are not playing ball. Sometimes you just have to wait for the next system to shift that wind. This is one of those times.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 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 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
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90 | 47 | 131 | 114 | 222 | 196 | 302 | 120 | 172 | 255 | 211 | 235 | 199 | 223 | 183 | 164 | 172 | 117 | 109 | 140 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 7:44PM1.68m | 8:12AM1.64m | 8:17PM1.53m | 8:50AM1.46m | 8:55PM1.37m | 9:40AM1.29m | 9:51PM1.22m | 11:06AM1.17m | 11:40PM1.13m | 1:07PM1.19m | 1:33AM1.22m | 2:17PM1.33m | 2:32AM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:11AM0.21m | 2:31PM0.44m | 2:47AM0.37m | 3:08PM0.60m | 3:31AM0.54m | 4:00PM0.76m | 4:39AM0.69m | 5:40PM0.86m | 6:38AM0.74m | 7:39PM0.79m | 8:09AM0.63m | 8:41PM0.62m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 11 | SSE 13 | S 16 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | SSE 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 11 | SE 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
4 | 47 | 25 | 20 | 16 | 16 | 81 | 58 | 5 | 98 | 9 | 14 | 22 | 34 | 24 | 10 | 126 | 16 | 16 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 13 | ESE 13 | S 14 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 10 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | SSE 11 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
2 | 14 | 18 | 4 | 12 | 10 | 32 | 6 | 46 | 70 | 15 | 7 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 2 | 22 | 4 | 4 | 15 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SE 14 | S 14 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | — | S 18 | — | — | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 10 | S 10 | — | S 11 | SE 13 | S 15 | S 10 | — |
8 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 14 | — | 6 | — | — | 34 | 30 | 10 | 8 | — | 57 | 6 | 4 | 29 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 4 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SE 10 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
90 | 18 | 131 | 114 | 222 | 196 | 302 | 120 | 172 | 255 | 211 | 235 | 199 | 223 | 183 | 164 | 172 | 117 | 109 | 140 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1028 | 509 | 263 | 1094 | 1407 | 1094 | 1407 | 1094 | 1081 | 1594 | 1028 | 1028 | 1006 | 1006 | 1006 | 1006 | 429 | 277 | 1028 | 459 |
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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.










