Surf Forecasts:
Jacaraipe surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 13s period, SSE swell with 2,053 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 14 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 14s 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 Friday (Aug 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s 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 2.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacaraipe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our local stretch.
The start of this 16-day window is pretty grim. We’ve got a solid block of poor conditions from Thursday the 13th right through until late August, with only a few brief windows offering anything rideable. There’s a real gap of over a week with nothing worth paddling out for, but toward the end of the period, things start to look a bit more promising.
Thursday the 13th morning is clean enough with a 4ft SSE swell and a moderate cross-off breeze, but the wave energy is weak (579 combined energy). The afternoon turns into a choppy mess. Friday is a write-off with onshore wind, and Saturday morning, the 15th, shows a slight pulse. You’ll find 5ft SSE swell with a light cross-off, but the period is a touch on the long side at 14 seconds, which can make it a bit too straight for this sandbar setup. The energy picks up (947 combined energy) but it’s still a marginal call.
Then it all falls apart. From Sunday the 16th right through to Wednesday the 19th, we’ve got poor surf with onshore winds and short period junk. A few mornings on the 20th and 21st are clean with a cross-off, but the swell is small and weak, barely 4ft SSE. Not worth the drive.
Now, let’s talk about the true standout. Tuesday morning, August 25th at Jacaraipe. This is the one to circle. We’ve got a 6ft NE swell with a clean cross-off wind from the north. The combined energy is strong at 786. This is the best on offer – moderate sized, clean conditions, and a decent push. It’s not huge, but for a beginner-friendly sandbar, this is about as good as it gets in this forecast. Crowds are likely here, so plan for that. The water is a comfortable 73°, which is bang on average for this time of year.
After that, the 26th and 28th of August have some clean morning windows with 5ft SSE swell and moderate cross-off breeze, but the energy is moderate (935 and 741). They are definitely rideable, but nothing like that Tuesday morning burst.
Overall, it’s a long wait. The first week is mostly a bust. If you can hold out, August 25th is your best bet. The long range calls for the 26th and 28th are promising but less certain.
Stay patient.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | S 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 510 | 501 | 736 | 606 | 454 | 754 | 917 | 947 | 2053 | 356 | 305 | 355 | 303 | 279 | 246 | 154 | 161 | 155 | 155 | 137 | 251 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 3:47PM1.49m | 3:39AM1.59m | 4:19PM1.45m | 4:16AM1.57m | 4:49PM1.39m | 4:52AM1.49m | 5:19PM1.31m | 5:30AM1.38m | 5:49PM1.22m | 6:11AM1.24m | 6:22PM1.13m | 7:01AM1.10m | 7:03PM1.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:34AM-0.09m | 9:46PM0.26m | 10:11AM-0.04m | 10:18PM0.25m | 10:45AM0.06m | 10:50PM0.27m | 11:18AM0.19m | 11:22PM0.31m | 11:50AM0.33m | 11:56PM0.36m | 12:23PM0.47m | 00:37AM0.43m | 1:05PM0.60m | 1:34AM0.51m | |||||||
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 | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 |
| kJ | 510 | 501 | 736 | 606 | 454 | 754 | 917 | 947 | 2053 | 210 | 199 | 128 | 138 | 135 | 246 | 154 | 39 | 155 | 155 | 137 | 71 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | S 16 | E 8 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 12 | — | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SE 13 | ESE 13 |
| kJ | 33 | 391 | 22 | 20 | 39 | 59 | 85 | 148 | — | 103 | 46 | 43 | 13 | 12 | 90 | 59 | 74 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 9 | — | E 9 | NE 5 | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | ESE 10 | E 13 | SE 13 | S 9 | S 13 |
| kJ | 36 | 15 | — | 36 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | S 4 | SSW 4 | — | — | SE 13 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | N 4 | N 4 | S 2 | S 6 |
| kJ | 9 | 40 | 35 | 32 | 9 | 4 | — | — | 1521 | 356 | 305 | 355 | 303 | 279 | — | — | 161 | 10 | 14 | 1 | 251 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 339 | 3 | 20 | 7 | 464 | 47 | 598 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 38 | 38 | 14 | 38 | 38 | 47 | 7 |
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