Ipitanga Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.92° S 38.31° W

Ipitanga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 13 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Ipitanga sea temperature is
27.0°C
1.0° 

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


Ipitanga surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 15 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, E swell with 171 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 15 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ipitanga this week:

The surf forecast for Ipitanga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ipitanga in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 19) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 15th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 15th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 6s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sat 17th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 7s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sun morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:55PM2.39m
4:35AM2.29m
4:58PM2.29m
5:46AM2.21m
6:10PM2.26m
6:57AM2.23m
7:19PM2.32m
8:01AM2.33m
8:20PM2.45m
8:56AM2.46m
9:13PM2.60m
9:44AM2.61m
9:59PM2.75m
Low Tide
10:10PM0.50m
10:38AM0.69m
11:16PM0.59m
11:48AM0.76m
00:29AM0.61m
1:01PM0.74m
1:38AM0.54m
2:06PM0.63m
2:38AM0.42m
3:00PM0.49m
3:27AM0.28m
3:46PM0.35m
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Information about the Ipitanga Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Ipitanga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ipitanga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ipitanga 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 (Ipitanga) 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 Ipitanga 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.

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