Surf Forecasts:
Jacaraipe surf forecast from 27 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 15s period, SSE swell with 1,511 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s 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 27) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacaraipe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s brewing for Jacaraipe.
First things first, we’ve got a solid run of swell on the way, but the wind is gonna be the main character in this story. The water is sitting at 71°, which is a bit colder than usual for this time of year, so you might want to grab a thicker spring suit if you’re heading out.
The first real chance to get wet kicks off on Thursday morning, the 27th of August. That’s the standout. We’ve got a 6ft SSE groundswell with a long 15-second period, and the wind is flat calm – glassy conditions. The combined energy is pumping at a strong 1491, so there’s plenty of power behind it. This is an excellent window for experienced surfers. The swell direction is a good match for the break, and with the offshore wind direction being WNW, you’ll be looking at clean, lined-up waves. No crowds mentioned, so you might have some room to move.
The Thursday afternoon session (27th) is a step down. The swell drops slightly to 5ft, still a nice SSE groundswell, but the wind swings to a light cross-onshore at 5 km/h, bringing a bit of texture to the surface. It’s surfable, but not the gem of the morning.
Friday morning, the 28th, offers another chance. The swell is a bit smaller at 4ft, but the period is still a solid 13 seconds, giving you some shape. The wind is cross-offshore from the north at 15 km/h, keeping the faces clean. Wave energy is moderate at 534. It’s a good option if you missed the Thursday window.
After Friday morning, the wind turns ugly. From Friday afternoon all the way through to the end of the first week of September, we’re looking at a lot of poor surf conditions. The wind is consistently onshore or cross-onshore, often blowing 15 to 22 mph, creating lumpy, choppy messes. The swell gets bigger, hitting 7ft on the 31st of August and 7ft on the 9th of September, but with the wind ruining it, it’s a write-off. The combined energy on the 9th of September morning is a strong 487, but the wind is cross-offshore, so that morning session might be worth a look if you’re desperate, but it’s a risk.
There’s a quiet patch from the 4th to the 7th of September. The swell gets small, around 2ft to 3ft, with very weak energy (as low as 67). The wind is mostly light or glassy, so you could get some longboard mush, but it’s very ordinary.
The next real flicker of hope comes on the morning of Wednesday, the 9th of September. The swell is 6ft from the NE with a 7-second period, so it’s windswell, but the wind is cross-offshore from the north at 15 km/h, keeping it clean. The wave energy is a strong 487. It’s a decent option, but the short period means it’ll be a bit crumbly and less powerful than the groundswell we had earlier.
For the long-range, the morning of Thursday, the 10th of September, shows a 5ft ENE swell, but the wind is cross-shore from the south at 20 km/h, making for a cross-chop. It’s not worth the drive.
The Bottom Line: Thursday morning, the 27th of August, is your best bet by a long shot. That glassy, long-period groundswell is the real deal. After that, you’re fighting the wind until the 9th of September, which is a promising but less certain second-week option. Everything else is a scratchy, blown-out mess.
Catch you out there.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
998 | 1305 | 1418 | 1091 | 746 | 454 | 278 | 196 | 183 | 237 | 286 | 197 | 286 | 294 | 199 | 303 | 397 | 461 | 471 | 253 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 2:21AM1.46m | 2:56PM1.46m | 2:52AM1.53m | 3:24PM1.48m | 3:23AM1.57m | 3:53PM1.48m | 3:55AM1.57m | 4:22PM1.44m | 4:30AM1.52m | 4:53PM1.37m | 5:08AM1.44m | 5:26PM1.28m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:27PM0.30m | 8:43AM0.04m | 8:55PM0.25m | 9:14AM0.01m | 9:23PM0.22m | 9:45AM0.01m | 9:53PM0.20m | 10:16AM0.06m | 10:24PM0.20m | 10:50AM0.14m | 10:57PM0.23m | 11:27AM0.27m | 11:36PM0.29m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | |
5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:31 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | ENE 7 | S 10 | S 9 | — | — | ENE 8 |
998 | 1305 | 1418 | 1091 | 746 | 454 | 278 | 196 | 93 | 66 | 28 | 197 | 10 | 4 | 199 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 253 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 13 | SSE 10 | — | — | SE 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
765 | 56 | 51 | 51 | 40 | 37 | 27 | 29 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 10 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 7 | SSE 7 | ENE 8 | E 8 | — | E 8 | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 22 | 34 | 51 | 34 | — | 33 | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | — | — | — | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 7 | NNW 4 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | N 4 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 3 |
47 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 59 | 71 | 183 | 237 | 286 | 5 | 286 | 294 | 15 | 303 | 397 | 461 | 471 | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 38 | 388 | 405 | 397 | 377 | 339 | 343 | 388 | 397 | 377 | 115 | 362 | 0 |
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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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