Jacaraipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.16° S 40.19° W

Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 14 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacaraipe sea temperature is
22.9° C
0.1° 

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


Jacaraipe surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 13s period, SSE swell with 1,169 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 15th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, it’s Rusty.

Let’s be straight with you. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty grim for a proper surf. We’ve got a lot of junky, short-period wind swell and the winds are mostly going to be working against us. There are a few moments where things might line up, but you’ll have to be patient and pick your windows carefully.

The main break we’re looking at is Jacaraipe (Espírito Santo), a sandbar setup that’s fairly consistent but exposed. Water temp is sitting at 73°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so nothing weird going on there.

Starting this Friday morning the 14th, there’s some chest-high energy at 4ft from the SSE with a 14-second period. The combined energy is moderate, at 654. But the wind is a cross-shore from the SSW at 12 mph, which is going to put a chop on it. It’s not looking great, and the score reflects that. Friday afternoon gets a bit bigger at 5ft but the wind swings more southerly and picks up to 16 mph, making it a washing machine. I’d give it a miss.

Saturday the 15th sees the swell bump up to 6ft with a long 14-second period, and the energy jumps to 1225, which is solid. The problem is the light rain and an onshore wind in the morning, though it’s only 6 mph. It’s cross-on in the arvo at the same speed. It’s marginal, but this is probably the most powerful swell of the first week. Still, that long period groundswell can make a sandbar break like this a bit straight and tricky. With the wind being light, it might be the pick of a bad bunch, but I wouldn’t be super keen.

Sunday the 16th, the swell drops right back to 4ft and the period shortens to 12 seconds. The wind is light but onshore, and the energy is weak-moderate at 649. It’s not really worth getting wet for.

Then we hit a real dry spell. From Monday the 17th all the way through to the 23rd, the period drops to 7 seconds – that’s pure windswell – and the winds are mostly cross-onshore or just messy. The combined energy stays in the low to mid hundreds, which is weak. There’s a window on Tuesday the 18th morning with a cross-offshore wind, making it clean, but the swell is only 4ft of short-period junk. It’s surfable but very ordinary. The afternoons are all blown out. This stretch is a write-off for any quality waves.

The 24th of August, a Monday morning, looks interesting. The wind goes glassy, dead calm from the NNE, and it’s a rare moment of clean conditions. The swell is 4ft but still that short 7-second period. The energy is weak at 130. It’ll be small and a bit soft, but glassy conditions at a sandbar can make it fun for a beginner on a foamie. It’s about the only time you’ll see a clean face.

Tuesday the 25th morning has a bit more size, 5ft from the NE, and a cross-offshore wind, so it looks clean. The energy is moderate at 447, but the period is still only 7 seconds. It’ll be a bit bumpy and lack power, but it’s the best compromise between size and clean conditions we’ve had in a week. The afternoon gets smashed by a 22 mph cross-onshore, so that’s done.

The 26th and 27th are more of the same – short period, onshore winds in the arvo, and nothing worth planning around.

Now, here’s the one standout in the whole run. On Friday the 28th of August, the morning session looks like it could be the pick of the entire fortnight. The wind goes glassy again, the swell is a solid 5ft from the NE, and the energy is moderate at 303. The period is still short, but that glassy wind is a huge positive, and it’s the only time the rating gets a “good surf conditions” tag. This is the one to circle on the calendar. Be there early, because the afternoon wind is going to ruin it again.

The 29th sees the swell drop right back to 2ft with a longer 14-second period, but the energy is weak and the winds are fresh and cross-shore. Not worth the paddle.

So, in short: the first week is mostly poor. The second week has a few mornings with clean-ish conditions, but only Friday the 28th morning at Jacaraipe looks like it’s actually going to offer something decent. For the rest, you’re chasing small, weak, wind-affected slop. If the wind forecasts shift, things could change, but as it stands, be patient and wait for that one glassy morning.

Catch you in the water.

Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

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Period (s)
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SSE
13
1.2
SSE
16
1.5
SSE
14
1.7
SSE
14
1.2
SSE
13
1.1
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12
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12
1.8
ESE
7
1.6
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7
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7
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7
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7
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7
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NE
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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645
904
1090
468
333
265
330
276
233
188
131
103
178
156
191
164
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62
55
Wind (km/h)
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15
SSE
10
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10
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20
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15
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15
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High Tide
4:19PM1.45m
4:16AM1.57m
4:49PM1.39m
4:52AM1.49m
5:19PM1.31m
5:30AM1.38m
5:49PM1.22m
6:11AM1.24m
6:22PM1.13m
7:01AM1.10m
7:03PM1.03m
8:19AM0.99m
8:15PM0.94m
Low Tide
10:18PM0.25m
10:45AM0.06m
10:50PM0.27m
11:18AM0.19m
11:22PM0.31m
11:50AM0.33m
11:56PM0.36m
12:23PM0.47m
00:37AM0.43m
1:05PM0.60m
1:34AM0.51m
2:22PM0.70m
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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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