Jacaraipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.16° S 40.19° W

Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 25 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacaraipe sea temperature is
21.4°C
1.6° 

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


Jacaraipe surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 15s period, SSE swell with 1,418 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period with SSE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 26th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 27th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Thu 27th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 15s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, I’m Rusty. Let’s get into what’s cooking for Jacaraipe over the next couple of weeks.

First up, the water temperature is sitting at 71°F, which is about 3°F cooler than the long-term average for this time of year. That’s a noticeable drop, so you’ll want a decent wetsuit, especially early and late in the day.

The forecast period starts with a few quieter days, but the real standout is right there on Tuesday 25 August morning. Jacaraipe is a sandbar setup, fairly consistent, and it’s exposed to the east, with the optimum swell direction coming from the east too. Early Tuesday we’ve got glassy conditions—north wind at just 3 mph, glassy surface—with a 4ft SSE swell rolling in at a long 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, and the combined energy is moderate at 697. It’s a beginner-friendly size, and with the glassy wind, it’ll be clean and inviting. Crowds are possible here, but early on a Tuesday you might get a few waves to yourself. This is the pick of the forecast.

The next good window is Wednesday 26 August morning. Clean again with a light north breeze at 6 mph, cross-off wind, and a 3ft SSE swell at 14 seconds. The combined energy is moderate at 603. Conditions are clean, but the swell is a touch smaller than Tuesday. Still a very solid session.

Thursday 27 August has a bit of a split. The morning is clean but with a cross-shore wind that’ll put some ripples on the face. The swell is 6ft SSE at 15 seconds, combined energy 1491, so it’s got some push. Not ideal for beginners at that size. The afternoon, though, is excellent—glassy again, with a risk of thunderstorms, but the wind is east-northeast at 3 mph, glassy, and the same 6ft SSE swell. The combined energy is still strong at 1279. This is a great time for experienced surfers to get out.

Friday 28 August morning is another clean option with a 4ft SSE swell at 13 seconds, cross-off wind from the north at 9 mph, combined energy 552. It’s good, but not as good as the earlier sessions.

Now, from Saturday 29 August through to Monday 31 August, the surf quality drops right off. The swell swings to the east-northeast, but the period plunges to 6 or 7 seconds—short, weak windswell—and the wind gets strong, with north-easterlies up to 22 mph, making it choppy and messy. The combined energy is low, around 164 to 280. Not worth paddling out.

Tuesday 01 September morning offers a brief reprieve. Glassy again, with a calm wind (SW at 0 mph), and a 5ft ENE swell at 7 seconds. The combined energy is low at 203, but the glassy surface makes it surfable. It’s not great, but it’s something.

From Wednesday 02 September through to Friday 04 September, conditions are poor. Winds are moderate to strong, mostly cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is small and short-period. The combined energy stays low, around 126 to 351. Not worth it.

Then we get a bit of interest on Saturday 05 September morning. The swell picks up to 7ft from the SSE at 7 seconds, combined energy 581. That’s too big for beginners, and the short period means it’s a bit lumpy. Wind is light easterly at 3 mph, onshore, but the forecast says it’s too big for this break. For experts only, and even then, it’s marginal.

After that, Sunday 06 September morning has a 6ft SSE swell at 12 seconds, combined energy 924, with a north cross-off wind at 9 mph. Clean, but the size is solid—moderate—and the period is decent. It’s a decent option for experienced surfers.

Monday 07 September morning is glassy again, with a small 3ft SSE swell at 12 seconds, combined energy 439. Clean, but tiny. Good for a longboard or a beginner session.

The final week fades out with mostly small, short-period ENE swell and moderate onshore winds. Wednesday 09 September morning is glassy with a 5ft ENE swell at 8 seconds, combined energy 268. Surfable, but nothing special.

The standout is clearly Tuesday 25 August morning with that glassy, long-period groundswell at a beginner-friendly size. If you’re an experienced surfer, Thursday 27 August afternoon is the one to circle.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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1.6
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Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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273
437
390
998
1167
1418
1220
788
484
278
170
137
322
265
237
315
311
172
312
349
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
1:59PM1.34m
1:50AM1.36m
2:28PM1.41m
2:21AM1.46m
2:56PM1.46m
2:52AM1.53m
3:24PM1.48m
3:23AM1.57m
3:53PM1.48m
3:55AM1.57m
4:22PM1.44m
4:30AM1.52m
4:53PM1.37m
Low Tide
8:00PM0.37m
8:13AM0.10m
8:27PM0.30m
8:43AM0.04m
8:55PM0.25m
9:14AM0.01m
9:23PM0.22m
9:45AM0.01m
9:53PM0.20m
10:16AM0.06m
10:24PM0.20m
10:50AM0.14m
10:57PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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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.

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