Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Jacaraipe over the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a slow burner, but there are some real gems to look forward to if you can wait.

Right off the bat, Thursday the 3rd is a write-off – small weak swell (256), cross-on wind, messy. Not worth paddling out. Friday the 4th shows a little more push, with the morning seeing some clean conditions despite the modest 4ft east-southeast swell, but the cross-off northerly breeze keeps it tidy. The wave energy is moderate (719). It’s not a classic, but it’s a start.

Then we hit Saturday the 5th of September, and this is where things get interesting. Morning glassy conditions at Jacaraipe, with the swell coming from the east-northeast at 4ft and a short period of 7 seconds. That combined energy is only in the moderate range (207), but the glassy surface makes it very user-friendly. Ideal for beginners and longboarders looking for a smooth, cruisy session. The afternoon gets messy again with a strong cross-onshore, so make the most of the early window.

Sunday the 6th is a mixed bag – the morning has a bit of size (6ft) but cross-shore wind and a lower period chop it up. Not recommended.

There’s a real lull through Monday the 7th to Wednesday the 9th – small, onshore, poor quality surf. Thursday the 10th and Friday the 11th remain average, though Friday afternoon sees a big jump in combined energy (1248). The swell hits 7ft from the east, but that’s pushing it for this sandbar – the data says it’s predicted to be too big for the break. Only for experienced locals who know the channel.

Now, the standout window: Saturday the 12th of September through Monday the 14th of September. This is your best bet. Saturday morning serves up 5ft from the east, 8 seconds, with a light offshore breeze – clean, lined-up waves. Combined energy is still moderate (396), but the quality is there. The afternoon holds with clean 5ft waves and almost no wind. Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th continue the run of clean surf, with Monday morning turning glassy again and a 4ft easterly swell (319). This is classic Jacaraipe at its most welcoming. Crowds are sometimes an issue here, so the early sessions will be the ones to grab.

Tuesday the 15th gets too big for comfort – 8ft in the afternoon with a cross-shore breeze, not for everyone. Wednesday the 16th is better for the brave, with a cleaner 5ft morning.

And just when you think it’s fading, Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th of September bring a new pulse – 6ft to 6ft from the south-southeast, with a gentle offshore wind. The wave energy is moderate to strong (561–604). This is the second standout: expect very good conditions, particularly in the mornings. The period is short (7 seconds), so it’ll be a bit lumpier and more suited to the sandbar’s shape.

Overall, the best surf on offer is the glassy mornings from Saturday the 12th to Monday the 14th, and the cleaner south-southeast pulses on Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th. The water temperature is around average for this time of year, so no surprises there – just warm enough for a spring suit.

This isn’t a non-stop parade, but there are enough clean windows to keep a smile on your face. Get in early, score the glass, and you’ll be glad you made the call.

Rusty.

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