
Surf Forecasts:
Aracaju surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, SSE swell with 355 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Aracaju this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Aracaju in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-02) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Aracaju over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, it’s Rusty. Let’s be straight with you—this 16-day window for our stretch is looking pretty grim for paddle surfing. I’ve gone through the numbers, and there are no proper green lights for a decent session. We’ve got a long stretch of onshore and cross-onshore winds, short-period wind swell, and a whole lot of chop. It’s a barren run, plain and simple.
The first real chance of anything that might get you excited doesn’t show up until Saturday the 15th. Before that, from now until the 14th, it’s all poor surf conditions. We’re talking 2ft to 4ft of short-period, confused swell (7-8 seconds) with the wind blowing straight on or cross-on from the E/SE. The energy is weak to moderate—values like 90 to 497 in the combined energy readout—but it’s messy. On the 12th, there’s a pulse of long-period S swell at 2.5ft (15 seconds), but the wind is still cross-on from the SE, and the model calls it poor. That’s a tease, not a session.
The standout, and I mean the *only* thing close to a standout, is the Saturday morning (15th) at Aracaju. The swell jumps to 3ft from the SSE with a 15-second period. This is proper groundswell energy—the combined energy hits a strong 756. The wind is a light cross-shore breeze from the NE at 9 mph, which is the best wind we see all window. It’s going to be cleaner than anything else, with just a slight cross-chop. This is the one to circle on the calendar. It’s not big, but it’s your best shot at a wave with some push and shape. Because the swell is from the SSE, it’s coming from the optimum direction for this spot. It’s a beginner-friendly break anyway, and with under 3ft, it’s perfect for that crew. Just note that crowds are possible here, and while it’s listed as fairly consistent, it’s not a machine.
After that little window on the 15th, it slips back into the same old story. Sunday the 16th has some SSE swell (2.5ft, 14s) but the cross-on wind chops it up. From the 18th onwards, the swell bumps up to 5ft, but it’s back to short period (7-8 seconds) and onshore winds. That’s just junky, bumpy, and not worth the paddle. It’s also getting into the size where it’s less friendly for the groms, but the quality is so poor it doesn’t matter.
Look, the water temp is sitting at 79°, which is about average for this time of year. The wind and swell just aren’t lining up. With the prevailing E/SE winds and the short-period chop, the setup looks more interesting for the kite crew than us surfers. I’d keep the board in the car for the 15th, have a look, and otherwise, give it a miss. Forecasts can shift, but this one’s looking like a long, flat, and choppy stretch. Hang loose.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | S 16 | S 15 | SE 7 | S 16 | S 13 | ESE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
131 | 99 | 91 | 86 | 86 | 114 | 66 | 88 | 138 | 81 | 132 | 183 | 267 | 156 | 181 | 128 | 114 | 128 | 163 | 157 | 183 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:42PM1.55m | 2:04AM1.47m | 2:51PM1.69m | 3:09AM1.66m | 3:45PM1.84m | 4:01AM1.83m | 4:32PM1.95m | 4:49AM1.97m | 5:15PM2.01m | 5:33AM2.05m | 5:56PM2.02m | 6:16AM2.08m | 6:36PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:16PM0.52m | 8:38AM0.28m | 9:20PM0.35m | 9:39AM0.12m | 10:11PM0.18m | 10:30AM-0.01m | 10:56PM0.04m | 11:17AM-0.09m | 11:39PM-0.05m | 12:01PM-0.12m | 00:20AM-0.09m | 12:43PM-0.09m | 00:59AM-0.09m | ||||||||
6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | |
— | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | S 17 | S 17 | S 17 | SE 8 | E 8 | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 |
104 | 56 | 28 | 24 | 11 | 68 | 66 | 23 | 53 | 50 | 28 | 72 | 267 | 96 | 181 | 123 | 114 | 98 | 89 | 90 | 94 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 10 | S 9 | E 15 | SE 12 | SSE 10 | S 17 | S 10 | SE 12 | SE 12 | S 16 | S 16 | SE 11 | S 18 | S 9 | S 13 | S 8 | S 7 | S 13 | SSE 12 | S 16 |
60 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 22 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 77 | 183 | 5 | 25 | 16 | 128 | 45 | 36 | 163 | 157 | 183 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 15 | S 13 | SE 13 | S 10 | SE 12 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | SSE 8 | S 13 | S 13 | — | SSE 16 | S 12 |
10 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | 24 | 85 | 128 | — | 26 | 72 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | E 3 |
131 | 99 | 91 | 86 | 86 | 114 | — | 88 | 138 | 81 | 132 | 141 | 225 | 156 | 104 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 262 | 1407 | 1410 | 263 | 1028 | 459 | 421 | 1094 | 1407 | 422 | 1094 | 422 | 422 | 1094 | 1006 | 422 | 1006 | 49 | 49 | 1028 | 421 |
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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).
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.











