Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, S swell with 620 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aracaju this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aracaju in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-02) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’m gonna be straight with you – this 16-day window for Aracaju is a tough one. The swell is on the small side and the wind is almost never on our side, so the surf quality is poor across the board. There’s nothing here that I’d call a proper standout, but we’ll walk through what’s on offer.
The forecast kicks off with some small, clean-ish conditions on Wednesday the 26th of August. The swell is coming from the south at 2ft to 2ft with a long period of 13-15 seconds, which is a nice groundswell, but it’s weak, with combined wave energy around 172-244 (moderate). The water temp is a balmy 80°, which is about average for this time of year – no surprises there. The problem is the wind. It’s onshore from the east and southeast, so the surface is going to be bumpy. Thursday the 27th sees a little more size – 2ft to 3ft – and the swell direction shifts to the SSE. The energy builds to 368-594 (moderate), but the wind gets stronger, especially on Thursday afternoon with a 16 mph cross-onshore breeze that’ll chop things up. Friday the 28th is similar, with 3ft to 4ft swell from the south at 15 seconds, and energy hitting 723-727 (moderate to strong), but again, the wind is onshore or cross-onshore, making it messy. Not worth paddling out.
Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th drop off a bit – swell around 2ft to 4ft, but the period tanks to 7-8 seconds on Sunday, which is short-period windswell. The wind is still onshore from the east, so it’s choppy and weak. The energy drops to 183-337 (moderate). Monday the 31st of August is more of the same: 4ft swell from the ESE at 8 seconds, with rain showers and a 12 mph cross-onshore wind. The surf is poor.
The first week of September doesn’t bring any relief. Tuesday the 1st has a bump to 5ft from the east at 9 seconds, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore, making it lumpy and dangerous for beginners. That’s too big and windy for a learner, and the short period means it’s just a messy closeout. The rest of the first week stays small – 2ft to 4ft – with short periods (8-9 seconds) and persistent onshore or cross-onshore winds. The energy is weak to moderate (128-338). There’s a small window of cleaner conditions on the 4th and 5th of September with the wind going onshore rather than cross-onshore, but it’s still small and weak.
The second week is a rinse and repeat. From the 6th to the 10th of September, the swell is tiny – 2ft to 3ft – with periods mostly 7-10 seconds. The wind stays onshore or cross-onshore from the east and northeast, with speeds of 12-19 mph. The energy is weak (90-185), and the surf is poor. The 10th of September sees a slightly longer period of 13 seconds from the southeast, but the wind is a fresh 19 mph cross-onshore, so it’s a lumpy mess.
In short, there’s no good surf on offer for the entire 16-day stretch. The wind is against us, the swell is small with short periods, and the quality is consistently poor. For a spot like Aracaju (Brazil), this kind of blank run is more normal than you’d hope – it’s a tough time of year. If you’re a kite surfer, the combination of moderate swell and strong onshore wind might be more interesting, but for paddle surfing, it’s a no-go.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 15 | S 15 | S 17 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 14 | S 13 | SSE 13 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
155 | 165 | 297 | 443 | 620 | 581 | 435 | 331 | 407 | 170 | 147 | 118 | 143 | 143 | 207 | 207 | 412 | 415 | 221 | 88 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:34PM1.77m | 4:48AM1.80m | 5:05PM1.85m | 5:21AM1.89m | 5:37PM1.89m | 5:55AM1.95m | 6:10PM1.91m | 6:30AM1.98m | 6:43PM1.89m | 7:06AM1.96m | 7:17PM1.83m | 7:44AM1.90m | 7:53PM1.74m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:56PM0.18m | 11:11AM0.10m | 11:28PM0.09m | 11:45AM0.05m | 00:00AM0.02m | 12:19PM0.03m | 00:33AM-0.02m | 12:54PM0.05m | 1:07AM-0.02m | 1:29PM0.10m | 1:42AM0.01m | 2:07PM0.20m | 2:21AM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 15 | S 17 | SSE 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | S 10 | ESE 8 |
155 | 165 | 297 | 443 | 620 | 581 | 435 | 331 | 229 | 170 | 103 | 65 | 41 | 23 | 22 | 9 | 234 | 239 | 2 | 88 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | — | S 16 | — | E 8 | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | S 9 |
30 | 33 | 167 | — | 539 | — | 182 | — | 407 | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 13 | 10 | 10 | — | 2 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 5 |
59 | 55 | 122 | 176 | 163 | 133 | 110 | 116 | 88 | 105 | 147 | 118 | 143 | 143 | 207 | 207 | 412 | 415 | 221 | 70 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1006 | 459 | 263 | 1006 | 1006 | 1006 | 1028 | 1112 | 1448 | 1460 | 1454 | 274 | 1407 | 1412 | 1448 | 1454 | 1441 | 270 | 1429 | 1028 |
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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.











