Jacaraipe surf break

Jacaraipe surfForecast / Espírito Santo / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 8 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 -03
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Jacaraipe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jacaraipe sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Thursday (May 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 21st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 22nd May)6ft (1.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the S by Thu night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
0
0
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
17
0.9
SSE
16
1.1
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
14
1
SSE
16
1.9
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
14
0.9
SSE
16
1
SSE
15
1.1
SSE
14
1
SSE
14
1
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
11
1
SSE
9
1.5
ESE
8
1
SSE
16
1.3
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
297
424
514
147
534
1644
631
605
344
474
536
395
361
271
246
202
173
267
518
796
542
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSE
10
SW
20
SSW
25
S
20
S
20
SSW
20
S
15
SE
15
ESE
10
ESE
0
SSE
5
NW
15
E
5
W
15
SSW
20
S
15
SW
15
SSW
20
S
10
SSW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
on
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:20PM1.25m
5:56AM1.21m
7:28PM1.16m
7:02AM1.16m
8:45PM1.11m
8:23AM1.14m
9:58PM1.11m
9:45AM1.15m
10:56PM1.14m
10:55AM1.19m
11:41PM1.18m
11:51AM1.24m
00:19AM1.22m
Low Tide
11:46AM0.14m
00:20AM0.58m
12:51PM0.23m
1:26AM0.64m
2:05PM0.31m
2:43AM0.66m
3:23PM0.36m
3:58AM0.62m
4:32PM0.37m
5:01AM0.54m
5:29PM0.37m
5:52AM0.45m
6:17PM0.36m
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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light rain
part cloud
light rain
light rain
light rain
cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
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5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:08
5:07
8
2
4
2
1
1
Temp °C
25
25
23
24
24
23
21
23
23
24
24
24
25
25
24
25
24
23
25
24
23
28
27
25
23
22
23
20
22
23
25
25
26
27
26
28
26
24
24
24
23
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
17
0.9
SSE
16
1.1
SSE
14
0.6
S
11
1
SSE
16
0.4
E
8
1.2
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
14
1
S
11
1
SSE
15
1.5
ESE
7
1.1
ESE
6
1
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
12
0.9
SSE
11
1
SSE
9
1.5
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
1.6
ESE
8
1.5
ESE
8
Energy kJ
297
424
514
82
534
19
631
605
229
474
198
93
361
271
246
202
173
267
256
296
244
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.5
E
8
0.6
SSE
14
0.4
E
8
0.1
NE
9
0.6
E
8
0.9
E
7
0.9
SSE
16
0.9
S
11
1.1
SSE
14
1
SSE
14
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
7
0.8
E
8
0.8
E
7
0.6
SSE
11
1
SSE
16
1.3
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
14
Energy kJ
69
58
29
147
22
3
42
88
344
181
536
395
68
64
63
72
70
90
518
796
542
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.1
NE
9
0.4
E
8
0.3
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
ESE
6
0.1
E
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
E
14
0.1
E
13
0.2
SSE
11
0.2
SSE
19
0.5
S
10
Energy kJ
29
29
3
20
13
3
4
2
3
3
3
4
4
12
35
51
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
4
1.2
S
5
1.9
SSE
16
1.7
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
7
1
ESE
6
1.6
ESE
6
0.5
S
3
Energy kJ
25
71
1644
232
121
72
209
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
4
2
4
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
3
3
Distance (km)
3
20
3
3
543
20
337
20
20
7
7
2
0
7
0
337
20
115
154
20
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Espírito Santo
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
6
5
5
8
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Espírito Santo? If you are looking for accommodation near Jacaraipe, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Espírito Santo, consider staying in Serra which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Espírito Santo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cariacica which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Vitoria, Vila Velha and Aracruz.

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