
Surf Forecasts:
Jacaraipe surf forecast from 8 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 8 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 15 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSE swell with 569 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 8 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s 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 Tuesday (Sep 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jacaraipe in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 15) 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 1.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 8th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 15th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacaraipe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s get into it. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag here at Jacaraipe. We got a good window kicking things off, then a pretty rough patch, but there’s some hope on the horizon for the long-range.
Tuesday morning (8 September) is where you want to be early. We’ve got a clean 3ft east swell, a WNW breeze so light it’s glassy, and the surf is gonna be super fun. Expect good conditions and a pretty empty lineup, even if it’s on the smaller side. The swell energy is pretty weak though, sitting at 297, so it’s not a day for big moves, but it’ll be a joy to be out there.
After that, it turns on us. The afternoon goes cross-onshore and choppy, and things just get messy. Wednesday through Saturday, the wind is almost constantly cross or cross-on, and the swell gets lumpy and poor. There’s some size – up to 6ft on Friday afternoon (11 September) – but that fresh cross-onshore is going to make it a battle. Not worth it.
We’ve got a couple of mornings with a clean face, like Friday morning (11 September) and Saturday morning (12 September), but the swell is short-period and weak, and the forecast is marginal at best. You’d be scratching for a wave.
Sunday (13 September) brings a new S swell, but the wind is howling, and it’s going to be a washing machine out there. Onshore winds again on Monday (14 September) with rain, and the surf’s going to be lumpy.
Now, here’s where we start to see something. Tuesday morning (15 September) , we get a cross-offshore N wind, and the swell drops down to a cleaner 5ft. This is a long-period SSE groundswell with a 12-second period, and the energy is strong (1025). The zone is going to have some proper push. This is a standout. The rip bowls and the sandbar should be working. Now, that long period might make it a little straight at the sandbar, but with the clean surface and this much energy, it’s the best pick of the week.
The afternoon of the 15th gets ruined by a fresh cross-onshore again, and it stays average through the 16th.
The morning of Thursday 17 September is another good call. The wind dies completely – glassy – with a 2ft southeast swell, long period again at 12 seconds. It’s small, but the energy is moderate (272), and it’ll be as clean as it gets. Good for a log or a fish.
The 18th has a similar glassy morning with a 3ft east swell, but the period drops to 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit weaker and less organized. Still, a completely flat calm morning could mean it’s fun on the right board.
Then it gets ordinary again from the 19th through the 22nd. The S and SE winds bring rain and onshores, and the swell is poor and short-period. It’s a write-off for paddle surfing.
The final call is for Wednesday morning (23 September) . The swell has backed right off to a tiny 2ft, the energy is weak (93), and the wind is light cross-shore. It’s getting marginal, but there’s still something to ride. As for the water temp, it’s about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
Overall, Tuesday morning (15 September) is the clear standout. Get on it if you can. The other windows are just about sneaking out when the wind drops.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 10 | E 7 | SSE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 16 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
236 | 108 | 167 | 212 | 270 | 236 | 206 | 180 | 214 | 186 | 198 | 241 | 205 | 149 | 350 | 234 | 212 | 175 | 167 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 00:47AM1.29m | 1:40PM1.42m | 1:28AM1.43m | 2:14PM1.48m | 2:06AM1.54m | 2:45PM1.50m | 2:41AM1.60m | 3:14PM1.50m | 3:15AM1.61m | 3:41PM1.46m | 3:49AM1.56m | 4:08PM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:16AM0.08m | 7:42PM0.35m | 7:57AM-0.01m | 8:15PM0.27m | 8:34AM-0.05m | 8:46PM0.21m | 9:08AM-0.03m | 9:16PM0.18m | 9:40AM0.03m | 9:45PM0.16m | 10:10AM0.13m | 10:14PM0.18m | |||||||
— | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:34 | — | |
mm | 4 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Feels °C | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | E 7 | SSE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 11 | E 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | ENE 7 | SSE 12 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 |
236 | 108 | 99 | 212 | 214 | 128 | 173 | 180 | 62 | 186 | 171 | 169 | 59 | 149 | 27 | 234 | 114 | 72 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSE 7 | E 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | SSE 12 | S 12 | ESE 9 | E 8 | ENE 7 | S 10 |
89 | 47 | 107 | 176 | 170 | 13 | 78 | 55 | 37 | 129 | 198 | 47 | 25 | 50 | 72 | 79 | 46 | 34 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | S 10 | SSE 11 | — | E 13 | S 16 | ESE 13 | SSE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | — | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | — | SSW 12 | ESE 11 | — | S 16 |
51 | 68 | 167 | — | 4 | 5 | 32 | 36 | 31 | 33 | 48 | — | 25 | 24 | — | 45 | 12 | — | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | E 6 | — | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 5 | ENE 7 | — | NNW 3 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | N 4 | ENE 7 | SSW 3 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 |
— | 74 | 80 | — | 270 | 236 | 206 | 33 | 214 | — | 1 | 241 | 205 | 19 | 350 | 9 | 212 | 175 | 167 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 3 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 47 | 0 | 38 | 47 | 38 | 38 | 341 | 38 | 337 | 35 | 362 | 339 | 20 | 20 |
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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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