Surf Forecasts:
Ipitanga surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, E swell with 421 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 9s is also forecast. 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 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ipitanga over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it.
Gonna be honest with you, right out of the gate: we’re looking at a pretty bleak stretch here at Ipitanga. The next week and a half is mostly a write-off for any kind of decent surf. The wind is almost constantly cross-onshore or worse, and the wave quality is described as poor day after day. The swell is there at times, with moderate wave energy (readings like 499 and 481 on the 28th), but it’s just not coming together. The wind is ruining it. We’ve got a long gap of pretty much nothing worth paddling out for, from the start of the period right through until early September.
The first real glimmer of something possible doesn’t show up until Friday the 4th of September. It’s still only a “marginal” call, but at least the morning brings a 5ft south swell with a period of 7 seconds and a lighter cross-onshore breeze from the SSE at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (389). It’s not going to be pretty, but it might be the most rideable we’ve seen in a while. Still, keep expectations low.
Then, there’s a real standout, but it’s a long way off. On Wednesday the 9th of September, we get a pulse of long-period groundswell from the south. The morning shows a 3ft south swell with a very long period of 17 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 525 (strong wave energy). The wind is still cross-onshore from the NE at 9 mph, which is not ideal, but that kind of period means the waves will have real shape and push. This is the best-looking window in the whole forecast. Because it’s long-period, Ipitanga, being a beach break, might see those waves standing up a bit too straight, but if you get a peak, it’ll be worth it. The afternoon energy is even higher at 659, but the wind gets stronger from the east at 16 mph, making it choppier. Hit the morning if you can. This is a promising call, but we’re over a week out, so don’t book the day off just yet.
Water temp is sitting around 79°F, which is about average for this time of year.
For now, it’s a waiting game. A lot of flat, windy, or choppy days ahead. But that south groundswell on the 9th is something to keep an eye on.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 343 | 329 | 222 | 158 | 113 | 96 | 108 | 103 | 120 | 233 | 280 | 165 | 421 | 356 | 396 | 265 | 347 | 273 | 235 | 205 | 181 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:22PM2.49m | 2:42AM2.58m | 3:16PM2.35m | 3:41AM2.43m | 4:21PM2.25m | 4:53AM2.33m | 5:35PM2.21m | 6:10AM2.31m | 6:46PM2.26m | 7:21AM2.37m | 7:49PM2.38m | 8:21AM2.49m | 8:42PM2.52m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:19PM0.45m | 8:51AM0.46m | 9:10PM0.60m | 9:46AM0.61m | 10:10PM0.71m | 10:53AM0.71m | 11:23PM0.75m | 12:07PM0.73m | 00:40AM0.68m | 1:19PM0.66m | 1:48AM0.52m | 2:18PM0.53m | 2:43AM0.33m | ||||||||
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 | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — |
 | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 14 | S 13 | E 8 | S 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 11 | E 8 | SSE 10 | ESE 8 | E 9 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 |
| kJ | 156 | 329 | 222 | 133 | 104 | 96 | 108 | 103 | 40 | 233 | 21 | 165 | 421 | 9 | 311 | 265 | — | 273 | 235 | 205 | 181 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | — | — | S 13 | — | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 10 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 7 |
| kJ | 343 | — | — | 158 | — | 70 | 39 | 41 | 2 | 27 | 21 | 22 | 10 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 51 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 13 | — | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | S 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 17 | — | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | E 7 | — | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | — | — | SE 3 |
| kJ | — | 152 | 148 | — | 113 | — | — | — | 120 | — | 280 | 217 | — | 356 | 396 | 359 | 347 | — | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 783 | 783 | 26 | 783 | 1202 | 4 | 1162 | 1162 | 7 | 1198 | 1156 | 6 | 1158 | 1369 | 20 | 1306 | 809 | 166 | 849 | 166 |
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