Jacaraipe surf break

Jacaraipe surfForecast / Espírito Santo / Brazil

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Jacaraipe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Jacaraipe sea temperature is
25.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 18th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 5s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 23rd May)8ft (2.4m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 22nd May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
1
1
1
2
1
3
3
2
!
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
1
NE
5
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.3
SSE
19
0.7
SSE
17
0.9
SSE
16
1.1
SSE
14
0.5
S
14
1
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
15
1.4
SSE
15
1.2
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
15
1.2
SSE
15
1.1
SSE
14
2.5
SE
8
0.9
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
86
57
51
37
41
74
297
429
514
94
540
711
805
631
657
639
529
724
303
280
246
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNE
5
NNW
0
SE
15
E
5
WSW
5
WNW
15
ENE
5
SSW
15
SSW
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
5
SSE
0
NNE
5
SE
20
SSW
20
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:27PM1.46m
4:16AM1.32m
5:21PM1.36m
5:02AM1.27m
6:20PM1.25m
5:56AM1.21m
7:28PM1.16m
7:02AM1.16m
8:45PM1.11m
8:23AM1.14m
9:58PM1.11m
9:45AM1.15m
10:56PM1.14m
Low Tide
10:01AM0.01m
10:37PM0.39m
10:50AM0.06m
11:25PM0.49m
11:46AM0.14m
00:20AM0.58m
12:51PM0.23m
1:26AM0.64m
2:05PM0.31m
2:43AM0.66m
3:23PM0.36m
3:58AM0.62m
4:32PM0.37m
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clear
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:05
6:05
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5:09
5:09
5:09
5:09
5:08
5:08
5:08
1
3
6
2
6
2
2
3
4
6
Temp °C
30
29
25
26
25
24
26
26
24
24
23
22
21
22
22
23
24
23
24
24
24
29
28
27
29
27
27
28
27
27
25
22
22
20
21
23
26
27
25
23
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.9
ENE
5
0.6
ENE
7
0.6
ENE
7
0.5
ENE
8
0.7
SSE
17
0.9
SSE
16
1.1
SSE
14
0.6
S
11
1
SSE
16
1.2
SSE
15
1.4
SSE
15
1.2
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
15
1.2
SSE
15
1.1
SSE
14
1.3
S
14
1
E
7
0.9
SSE
13
0.9
SSE
12
Energy kJ
86
57
49
37
41
32
297
429
514
83
540
711
805
631
657
639
529
617
99
280
246
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
E
7
0.1
SE
16
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
10
0.4
SSE
9
0.3
SSE
9
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
NE
4
0.5
S
14
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
7
1
ESE
6
1
E
6
0.9
E
6
1
E
6
1.1
S
14
0.9
SSE
13
0.1
E
15
Energy kJ
25
10
33
31
29
17
51
44
6
94
32
28
27
80
78
62
76
436
303
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
16
0.1
E
13
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
14
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
19
0.5
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.4
E
8
0.5
E
8
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.2
ENE
6
0.6
E
7
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
10
3
8
7
24
74
29
28
18
33
3
3
4
40
3
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.9
ENE
4
1
NE
5
0.3
SW
3
0.8
ENE
8
0.5
S
7
0.7
S
4
1.4
SSE
6
1.5
SSE
6
0.8
S
6
0.6
S
7
2.5
SE
8
1.3
SSE
7
1.4
ESE
6
1.1
ESE
6
Energy kJ
3
27
51
1
64
22
15
131
164
48
33
724
154
170
98
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
1
4
4
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
47
7
0
0
7
0
0
7
3
3
20
154
154
20
20
0
20
0
20
20
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Espírito Santo
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
2
1
4
4
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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.

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