Jacaraipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.16° S 40.19° W

Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 28 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacaraipe sea temperature is
22.0°C
1.1° 

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


Jacaraipe surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 661 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 12s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacaraipe this week:

The surf forecast for Jacaraipe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jacaraipe in the next 16 days are 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 29th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 1st Sep)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, this is Rusty. Let's look at what's on the table for the next sixteen days.

We're looking at a long stretch of mostly ordinary, poor conditions here at Jacaraipe, with a couple of small windows of opportunity. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 72°, so you might want a spring suit.

The first real chance comes on Friday, August 28th, in the morning. The wind is a light cross-offshore from the north, keeping things clean. You'll see chest-high waves at 4ft, coming from the SSE with a solid 13-second period, giving the waves some shape and punch. The combined energy is moderate (573). The water is a bit colder than normal at 72°. It's a beginner-friendly size, but it might get a little crowded. This is the best session of the first week.

After that, it's a bit of a flat spell. The wind gets messy on the afternoons, and the swell period drops way down to short, choppy 6 seconds on Saturday. The surf is poor for several days, with a mix of fresh cross-shore and cross-onshore winds. The combined energy drops to the 200-300 range, which is pretty weak. The swell direction for the next few days is mostly from the NE and ENE, which is not the optimum E direction for this spot.

We get a bit of a tease on Tuesday, September 1st, with a morning of 6ft waves from the NE, but the period is a short 8 seconds, and the wind is cross-off but fresh. It's marginal, a bit much for beginners, and the quality is questionable.

The next couple of weeks are a mixed bag with a lot of poor conditions. The swell swings around to the south, but it's usually accompanied by cross-shore or cross-onshore winds.

Then, on Friday, September 4th, we have a standout morning. It's glassy – the wind is almost nothing, just a slight air from the SSW. The swell is a small 3ft from the SSE, with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is light (250). It's glassy, and you'll get some fun little waves. The crowd might be there, but it'll be a peaceful session.

The real highlight, the one you've been waiting for, is the morning of Tuesday, September 8th. This is a serious groundswell event. The swell is 4ft from the SSE, but the period is a massive 17 seconds. That's very long-period energy, which means it'll wrap into the point with real power. The combined energy is a strong 1180. The wind is a clean cross-off from the north, and the waves will be clean. This is solid, expert-level surf, so it's not for the groms. The direction is close to the optimum E, which is a good sign. This is a long-range call, so it's promising but not locked in. After this, the swell drops back down, and the winds turn onshore again.

The following week is mostly poor, with small, weak swells from the S and SSE, and onshore winds. The last few days of the forecast are a write-off.

So, to sum it up: Friday morning the 28th is your best bet for a clean, fun session. The glassy morning of the 4th of September is a nice little window. But the big one to watch is Tuesday morning, September 8th – a long-period groundswell with clean wind. It's a long way out, so keep an eye on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Mainly strong winds.

Friday
28
Saturday
29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
1
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
13
1.1
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
1.2
NE
6
1.7
ENE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
NE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.4
ENE
7
1.9
NE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.9
NE
8
2.2
ENE
8
1.8
ENE
8
2
S
7
2.1
S
7
0.9
SSE
11
1.3
S
6
0.7
S
11
0.8
SSE
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
484
333
196
116
246
278
210
277
278
193
303
302
434
572
435
364
388
194
119
119
153
Wind (km/h)
15
N
30
NE
15
N
25
N
30
NE
20
N
25
N
30
NE
20
N
30
N
35
NE
30
N
30
N
30
NE
20
SSW
35
SSW
30
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
15
SSE
10
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
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High Tide
3:24PM1.48m
3:23AM1.57m
3:53PM1.48m
3:55AM1.57m
4:22PM1.44m
4:30AM1.52m
4:53PM1.37m
5:08AM1.44m
5:26PM1.28m
5:53AM1.32m
6:05PM1.16m
6:53AM1.19m
6:58PM1.05m
Low Tide
9:14AM0.01m
9:23PM0.22m
9:45AM0.01m
9:53PM0.20m
10:16AM0.06m
10:24PM0.20m
10:50AM0.14m
10:57PM0.23m
11:27AM0.27m
11:36PM0.29m
12:10PM0.41m
00:24AM0.36m
1:11PM0.57m
1:38AM0.44m
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5:30
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
26
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27
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29
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28
12
13
18
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18
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Information about the Jacaraipe Surf forecast

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