
Surf Forecasts:
Jacaraipe surf forecast from 7 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 14 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SSE swell with 962 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period with NNE 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 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 14) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacaraipe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, let’s break this down. The next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s definitely some light at the end of the tunnel if you’re willing to wait. We’ve got a long stretch of junk surf ahead, but the surf gods are setting up a nice little window in the middle of next week. Don’t get too amped for the first week, it’s mostly blown-out lines and messy conditions. But there’s one morning that’s going to be worth setting the alarm for.
The first real chance we have is on Monday the 10th. Jacaraipe (Espírito Santo) is the spot to keep an eye on. The morning's looking glassy with a slight air, and we’ve got a cross-off breeze that should keep the surface clean. The swell is a modest 4ft from the ENE, but that glassy surface will make it feel better than it looks. The combined energy is sitting at 202, which is moderate, but the clean conditions are the real win here. The water temp is 74°, which is dead on average for this time of year. Just a heads up, this is a sandbar, and it can be a bit inconsistent, but when it lines up, it’s pure fun. The morning is the pick, the afternoon turns into a cross-on mess.
From there, things go a bit sideways for a while. The swell hangs around but the wind just won't play nice. We’re looking at a lot of cross-onshore and cross-shore winds, with bumpy, lumpy surfaces. The energy picks up towards the 11th and 12th, but the southerly winds and rain aren't doing us any favors. Those long-period southerly swells running 13-14 seconds are showing a lot of energy, but they are getting chopped up by the onshore flow. Not a good look at all. This stretch is best left for a beach walk, not a paddle out. The crowd’s probably not bothering either, given how bad it looks.
The run of poor quality finally breaks on Saturday morning, the 15th. This is the standout, folks. Jacaraipe (Espírito Santo) turns on. We’ve got clean, glassy conditions with a slight air, and a solid SSE swell at 4ft with a period of 14 seconds. The combined energy is a strong 656, which means there’s plenty of grunt in the water. This is a proper groundswell. The reason this spot works so well here is that it’s a sandbar, and long-period swells can sometimes straighten out on those, but the conditions should be so clean that it will still offer up some fun waves. Trust me, this is your best bet for a proper surf. Get out there early, and you’ll be rewarded. The afternoon will blow out again, so make the most of the morning.
After that, we settle into a familiar pattern of lackluster surf. Sunday the 16th and Monday the 17th have some possibilities, but the winds are just too strong and from the wrong direction to get excited. We are mostly looking at cross-off and cross-on breezes that’ll keep things bumpy. The swell is small and short period, which just adds to the meh. The energy is moderate, but the quality isn't there. I’d say save your energy for the next window.
Towards the end of the window, there is one more chance on Friday morning, the 21st. There’s a small, glassy blink of a window again. The swell is tiny, just 2ft from the SSE, and the energy is back down to a weak 215. It’s not much, but with the glassy conditions, longboarders might get a few fun ones. It’s a far cry from the 15th though. That’s your day.
So there you have it. A long dry spell, a fantastic morning on the 15th, and a weak pulse on the 21st. The forecast is a promise, but not a guarantee. Get out on the 15th and make it count. This is Rusty, signing off.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun afternoon, min 22°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, calm by Sun night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | S 13 | S 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
190 | 244 | 173 | 305 | 266 | 210 | 214 | 226 | 102 | 84 | 440 | 350 | 269 | 378 | 334 | 461 | 293 | 543 | 400 | 902 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:41PM1.02m | 12:01PM1.21m | 11:59PM1.11m | 1:06PM1.33m | 00:56AM1.23m | 1:55PM1.42m | 1:43AM1.37m | 2:36PM1.49m | 2:24AM1.48m | 3:13PM1.51m | 3:02AM1.56m | 3:47PM1.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:58PM0.58m | 5:18AM0.38m | 6:21PM0.52m | 6:30AM0.24m | 7:17PM0.44m | 7:26AM0.10m | 8:01PM0.37m | 8:13AM-0.02m | 8:38PM0.32m | 8:55AM-0.08m | 9:13PM0.28m | 9:34AM-0.09m | 9:46PM0.26m | |||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 31 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 28 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | S 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 |
37 | 24 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 87 | 57 | 116 | 102 | 64 | 24 | 350 | 269 | 378 | 334 | 461 | 293 | 543 | 400 | 902 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | E 11 | S 13 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 | E 13 | S 14 | S 13 | E 12 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | SSE 14 | E 8 | SSE 16 | E 8 |
8 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 36 | 3 | 94 | 84 | 3 | 30 | 26 | 37 | 54 | 41 | 226 | 58 | 53 | 32 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | SE 9 | E 11 | E 15 | E 15 | E 14 | S 10 | E 13 | S 11 | SSE 16 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 15 | E 8 | — | S 16 | — |
7 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 18 | 3 | 9 | 51 | 6 | 24 | 3 | 5 | 5 | 172 | 54 | — | 135 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | S 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SE 6 | — | — | — | E 8 | NE 4 |
190 | 244 | 173 | 305 | 266 | 210 | 214 | 226 | 3 | 37 | 440 | 330 | 222 | 145 | 91 | — | — | — | 84 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 339 | 464 | 7 | 595 | 390 | 115 | 47 | 35 | 0 | 1132 | 339 | 397 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 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.
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.











