Jacaraipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.16° S 40.19° W

Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 18 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacaraipe sea temperature is
23.0° C
0.3° 

Jacaraipe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Jacaraipe surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 21 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 392 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with E 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sun 19th Jul)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 21st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 22nd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut through the noise and talk about what’s actually gonna be worth paddling out for at Jacaraipe over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, the first stretch is a bit of a write-off. We’ve got waves, but the wind is just not playing ball. For the first week, afternoons are cooked by a solid cross-onshore wind, killing the quality. The mornings are the only window, and even then, it’s a mixed bag. The real standout mornings are on Sunday, July 19th, Monday, July 20th, and Tuesday, July 21st. That’s your best bet early on. You’re looking at a clean, 5 ft east swell with a modest 8-second period. The north to north-northwest wind is light and offshore, turning the sandbar at Jacaraipe into a proper little fun zone. The water’s sitting at 73°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so no surprises there. The combined energy is moderate, hitting 468 (Sunday morning) and 226 (Monday morning) – enough to push you along, but not a freight train.

After that, the forecast gets a bit grim. From Wednesday afternoon the 22nd right through to the end of July, the wind is messy, the swell is either weak or blown out, and the scores are low. It’s a long gap of frustrating days. We’re talking about a solid week of either cross-shore chop or onshore slop, with swell dropping to under 3 ft on a few days. The period stays short, around 7-8 seconds, so it’s just not gonna have any punch.

Now, for the patient ones, there’s a light at the end of the tunnel. The Monday morning of July 27th is a bit of a wildcard. A clean 5 ft swell from the southeast, with a light north offshore wind, and the ratings are decent. The combined energy is a solid 261, so it’s got some life. But the real promise is a week later. Wednesday morning, July 29th, is looking like the pick of the whole run. We’ve got a clean 4 ft swell from the east-southeast, light north offshore wind, and a combined energy of 242. It’s not huge, but it’s clean, and after a week of nothing, that’s gold. The break is fairly consistent, so you’ll find a wave. Keep in mind, crowds are possible here, especially when it’s clean.

For the beginners, the 5 ft stuff is fine, but when it bumps to 5 ft on the 2nd of August, that’s getting a bit more grunty, and with a short period, it’ll be a bit dumpy. The very end of the run, on Sunday, August 2nd, has a 5 ft east-northeast swell, but the wind is cross-on and the combined energy is strong at 482. It’s a messy, powerful wave that’s probably better for the kite crew than a paddle surfer.

So, bottom line: hit the mornings of July 19th, 20th, and 21st for your best early waves. Then, wait it out. The real standout is Wednesday morning, July 29th. It’s a bit of a promise, but it’s the cleanest, most consistent option in the whole second week. Keep your eyes on it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
6:08PM1.27m
6:06AM1.36m
6:46PM1.19m
6:54AM1.25m
7:28PM1.11m
7:53AM1.13m
8:21PM1.05m
9:12AM1.05m
9:31PM1.00m
10:48AM1.03m
10:53PM1.00m
12:07PM1.08m
00:01AM1.05m
Low Tide
00:05AM0.42m
12:40PM0.29m
00:48AM0.46m
1:24PM0.43m
1:39AM0.50m
2:18PM0.54m
2:47AM0.53m
3:36PM0.62m
4:14AM0.52m
5:10PM0.64m
5:36AM0.46m
6:23PM0.59m
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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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