Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up at Jacaraipe.

Right now, the wait is on. The first decent window doesn’t open until Saturday morning, September 5th. The water’s sitting at 72°, which is about average for this time of year, nothin’ to write home about.

Saturday morning, September 5th – This is the one to aim for. Glassy conditions, a light ESE breeze, and a clean 2ft SSE groundswell pushing in with a 11-second period. The energy is gentle (318), but it’s clean, and for a beginner-friendly sandbar, that’s a sweet combo. The swell direction is coming from the SSE, which is a bit off the optimum E, but it’s still gonna wrap in nicely. Crowds are only *sometimes* an issue, so you might have it fairly quiet.

Things go south quick later Saturday. The wind swings to a strong NE cross-on, the swell period drops to a weak 6 seconds, and the lineup gets choppy. Sunday and Monday are also messy with cross-shore winds and rain.

Tuesday morning, September 8th brings a brief return to glassy conditions. The swell settles to 3ft S swell with a 10-second period and moderate energy (334). This is clean but small, so a fun little session for a log or a fish.

Wednesday morning, September 9th – This one stands out. A clean 6ft E swell with a 7-second period, cross-offshore N wind, and solid energy (419). The waves will be punchy and clean, but short period means a bit less push. Still, it’s the best size and shape of the first week. Crowds are possible, but it’s worth it.

Then there’s a big gap. From Wednesday afternoon through to the end of the first week and into the second, it’s mostly cross-shore junk, onshore slop, or just tiny. The wind is too strong or from the wrong direction.

Monday, September 14th – Now we’re talkin’ big numbers. The swell jumps to 8ft S with a 10-second period, and the energy is huge (1397). But here’s the kicker: the swell is too big for this break. The data says it’s predicted to be too big. It’s a beginner-friendly sandbar, and 8ft is well into expert territory. Tuesday, September 15th is even bigger: 8ft SSE with a 12-second period and energy at 1856. That’s a monster. Unless you’re a seasoned charger, stay out of the water. The wind looks good on Tuesday morning – glassy! – but the size rules it out for most.

Wednesday morning, September 16th – This is the real standout of the whole outlook. The swell drops to a solid 6ft SE with a 11-second period and clean cross-offshore N wind. Energy is still strong (952). The swell direction is perfect for the optimum E, it’s long-period groundswell, and the wind is clean. This is a proper session. Crowds are possible, but that’s the price of a good wave.

After that, it tails off. Thursday and Friday, September 17th & 18th, are small and messy. The following weekend, September 19th & 20th, has a bit of size but the wind is too strong and cross-shore, making it lumpy and unappealing.

So, the best of the bunch: Saturday morning, September 5th for that glassy, clean beginner-friendly wave, and Wednesday morning, September 16th for the bigger, cleaner, more powerful groundswell. That second one is the real prize.

Rusty.

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