Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ESE swell with 453 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aracaju this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aracaju in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) 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 (Wed 22nd Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is a tough one, folks. Let's be real: the next sixteen days are looking pretty grim for a proper paddle. The wave energy is just not there for most of the run. The first solid stretch of waves is a long way off, with a gap of about 13 days where we see nothing but poor surf conditions.
Right now, from Wednesday the 22nd of July through to early August, the swell is tiny, the wind is mostly onshore, and the energy reading is weak. We're talking about swell heights of 2ft to 6ft, but the wind is blowing straight onshore from the east and southeast at 9 to 12 mph, which is just tearing up any chance of a clean face. The combined energy is mostly in the two-digit or low three-digit range, which is just weak. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so don't expect any surprises there.
Aracaju is the only break on the cards, and it’s a beginner-friendly, fairly consistent spot exposed to the south. For the first 13 days, it’s pretty much a write-off. The wind is onshore, the swell is junky, and the wave comment is "poor surf conditions" every single day. There's some slight bump in energy on the 5th of August, with a 5ft to 6ft swell from the southeast, but the wind is still onshore and the conditions are only "marginal." The period on that gets up to 16 seconds, which is very long period groundswell, but at a beach break like Aracaju, that long period can make the waves break too straight and close out. It's not worth the drive.
Honestly, the only thing that even gets a flicker of interest is the morning of the 5th of August. We get a 5ft SE swell with a 13-second period and a light breeze. The energy jumps up to 1350 (moderate), which is the highest we'll see. But even then, the forecast says it's marginal. This is a long-range call, so it's promising but not certain. For a beginner spot, 5ft is getting a bit punchy, and with the wind likely turning onshore in the afternoon, it's a short window. If you’re desperate, that Wednesday morning is your only real chance, but don't get your hopes up.
Most of this period is a blank run, which is a bit more normal for this area when the swell just doesn't align. It's a bummer, but the forecasts can change.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 346 | 295 | 453 | 235 | 188 | 188 | 179 | 136 | 114 | 80 | 76 | 72 | 56 | 109 | 86 | 68 | 66 | 51 | 73 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:42PM1.35m | 11:37AM1.40m | 11:50PM1.25m | 12:55PM1.35m | 1:10AM1.24m | 2:07PM1.39m | 2:20AM1.31m | 3:02PM1.48m | 3:13AM1.41m | 3:45PM1.58m | 3:56AM1.52m | 4:22PM1.66m | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:18AM0.49m | 6:07PM0.71m | 6:30AM0.56m | 7:28PM0.73m | 7:47AM0.56m | 8:38PM0.66m | 8:50AM0.48m | 9:29PM0.56m | 9:39AM0.39m | 10:10PM0.45m | 10:20AM0.30m | 10:47PM0.34m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — |
mm | 4 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 |
| kJ | 346 | 295 | 453 | 235 | 188 | 188 | 179 | 136 | 114 | 80 | 76 | 72 | 56 | 62 | 3 | 22 | 19 | 34 | 51 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 10 | SE 15 | SE 14 | S 16 | S 16 | S 14 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 21 | 20 | 36 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | — | E 16 | SE 15 | S 18 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 5 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | 295 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 109 | 86 | 68 | 66 | 51 | 73 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 826 | 459 | 1006 | 421 | 195 | 1006 | 509 | 667 | 1006 | 191 | 202 | 1006 | 421 | 262 | 1094 | 263 | 421 | 1006 | 263 |
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