Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let's get into it. This is Rusty, and I'm looking at the forecast for Jacaraipe.

First up, the water temp is sittin' at 71°, which is a bit cooler than we're used to for this time of year – about 3° off the mark, so you'll want a decent spring suit.

The week starts off with a bit of promise. Tuesday the 25th morning is where it's at. We've got a clean 4ft groundswell from the SSE, with a long 15-second period, and the wind is a light cross-off from the north. The water is glassy and the waves are gonna have some real push to 'em. The combined energy is moderate (697), but with that period and clean conditions, you'll be in for a treat. The afternoon is a write-off with a strong onshore breeze, so make the most of the morning.

The stand-out of the whole run is Wednesday the 26th morning. It's a similar story: clean, 3ft from the SSE, but with a 14-second period and that light north cross-off. The energy is still moderate (607), but it's going to be a super fun, longboard-friendly wave. After that, the wind goes to shit again in the afternoon, and Thursday the 27th gets a bit lumpy and messy with a bigger 6ft swell, but it's not really holding together.

We then hit a real rough patch. From Friday the 28th through to the end of the month, it's mostly windy, with a messy, short-period wind swell from the ENE. There's a lot of chop and onshore wind, making it a tough paddle. The 5ft to 7ft waves are there, but the quality is poor. You'd be better off on a kiteboard than a surfboard for most of that stretch.

There's a little glimmer on Tuesday the 1st of September morning. The wind goes dead calm, glassy, and the swell is a solid 6ft from the NE. The period is a short 8 seconds though, so it'll be a bit fat and dumpy, and the energy is moderate (385). Not a total dud, but not a standout.

The rest of the first week of September is a mixed bag of marginal conditions and onshore winds, with a bit of a south swell coming through. The morning of Friday the 4th of September looks good with a clean 4ft from the SSE and a 10-second period, but it's not as strong as the earlier windows.

Finally, on the 9th of September, we get a Wednesday morning with a decent 7ft ENE swell and a light cross-off wind. The problem is, that's a touch too big for this spot, and it's a week and a half away, so take it with a grain of salt. The energy is moderate to strong (847), but it's a big, powerful wave for a sandbar, and the wind is only so-so.

Overall, if you're looking for the best, get out there on the morning of Tuesday the 25th or Wednesday the 26th of August. That's your window. The rest is a waiting game, with a few potentially fun mornings if you're keen to pick your moments.

Stay stoked, and I'll see you in the water.

Rusty

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