Surf Forecasts:
Jacaraipe surf forecast from 13 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 15 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SSE swell with 943 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s 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 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) 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 1.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacaraipe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s break down what’s happening at Jacaraipe over the next couple of weeks. It’s a real mixed forecast, and to be honest, there’s a heap of waiting around involved. This sandbar really loves a clean east swell, but we’re mostly seeing a lot of short-period, cross-shore junk for the bulk of the run. There’s a solid stretch of days in the middle where it’s pretty much a washout.
Your one true standout, and the session to circle on the calendar, is Saturday the 15th. We’ve got a proper SSE groundswell pushing in at 5ft with a long 14-second period. The wind goes glassy out of the SSE at just 3 mph early, so it’s going to be absolutely clean. The energy is pumping (1004), so there’s plenty of power. This is more for the experienced crew as it’s got some heft, but for a few hours, Jacaraipe is going to be on fire. Expect a few other folks out there, it’s that kind of day.
Before that, Thursday the 13th and Friday the 14th are nothing special. Thursday morning is a bit messy with a 4ft SSE swell and a cross-off N wind, and it gets worse in the arvo. Friday has light S winds but it’s crossed up with only 4ft and moderate energy (636). It’s rideable, but not a standout.
Then we hit a long, dry patch. From Sunday the 16th all the way through to Monday the 24th, the quality drops right off. That’s a full week of short-period slop, mostly under 6ft, with a lot of onshore and cross-onshore breezes. The energy readings drop into the low hundreds or two hundreds. It’s choppy, messy, and honestly, not worth paddling out for a surf. The swell directions are all over the place – E, ENE, S – none of it matching what this break needs. A big gap with no good options at all.
Things start looking a little more promising right at the end. Tuesday the 25th morning has a small but clean 3ft SSE swell with a WSW cross-off breeze. The energy is low (222), but conditions are clean and it’s a good one for beginners. Then Wednesday the 26th morning gives us another potential highlight: a 5ft ENE swell with a clean N cross-off. The period is a short 6 seconds, so it won’t have much shape or punch, but it’s clean and the energy is moderate (546). It’s a long-range call so don’t bank on it yet, but worth watching.
Thursday the 27th and Friday the 28th mornings also show clean N cross-off winds, but the swells are small and weak, so it’s more of a longboard kind of day.
Water temp is feeling about average for the time of year, nothing unusual there.
So, the takeaway: get out there Saturday the 15th morning for the real deal. After that, you’re basically waiting until the last few days of the month for another shot at something clean, and even then, it’s not the same quality.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NE by Tue afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | SSE 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
618 | 510 | 501 | 736 | 527 | 431 | 796 | 917 | 683 | 757 | 284 | 249 | 232 | 266 | 315 | 302 | 167 | 203 | 193 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:02AM1.56m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:13PM0.28m | 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 | ||||||
— | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 13 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | SSE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 10 | E 8 |
618 | 510 | 501 | 736 | 527 | 431 | 796 | 917 | 683 | 757 | 284 | 196 | 126 | 266 | 138 | 302 | 167 | 42 | 193 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | NE 5 | E 9 | E 11 | E 12 | E 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 |
29 | 33 | 22 | 22 | 37 | 12 | 40 | 85 | 148 | 156 | 167 | 46 | 44 | 138 | 12 | 93 | 65 | 79 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 11 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | NE 5 | ENE 4 | — | NE 4 | E 12 | — | E 11 | — | — | — | E 14 | — | SE 9 |
2 | 36 | 36 | — | 40 | 39 | 3 | 2 | — | 1 | 137 | — | 64 | — | — | — | 4 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | SSW 3 | SSW 4 | — | ENE 4 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | ENE 7 | N 4 |
— | 8 | 29 | 43 | 32 | 4 | 5 | — | 2 | — | 263 | 249 | 232 | — | 315 | — | — | 203 | 10 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 11 | 47 | 38 | 3 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 47 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 38 | 38 | 47 | 38 |
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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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