Jacaraipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.16° S 40.19° W

Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 12 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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with 908 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 15th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

G’day, Rusty here. Look, I’ll be straight with you – this stretch at Jacaraipe is a bit of a mixed bag, and you’re gonna have to be patient. We’ve got a solid run of marginal and poor conditions for the first week and a half, but there’s one morning that looks like it could actually deliver something worth paddling out for.

The pattern for the next week or so is dominated by a consistent SSE swell, but the wind is a constant issue. Most days are plagued by cross-onshore breezes or choppy conditions, making it tough to find anything clean. The water temp here is sitting right around 73°F, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.

Let’s run through the days. Wednesday the 12th afternoon is a write-off with a light onshore breeze and marginal conditions on that 5 ft SSE swell (moderate wave energy at 581). Thursday the 13th morning looks a bit cleaner with a cross-offshore wind from the N at 12 mph, but the swell is only 4 ft and the score is still poor. That afternoon gets worse with a 16 mph cross-onshore. Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are much the same story – small SSE swell, but winds are either cross or cross-on, leaving the waves a choppy mess. Sunday the 16th kicks up a bit to 6 ft SE swell, but with a short period of 8 seconds and a cross-onshore wind, it’s going to be lumpy and poor.

Monday the 17th sees the swell build to 6 ft from the E, but again, short period (8 secs) and moderate cross-onshore winds make it a no-go for a clean surf. The combined energy is moderate at 508, but the quality just isn’t there. The rest of that week, from Tuesday the 18th through to Saturday the 22nd, is a real bummer – small swell, poor conditions, and winds that just won’t cooperate. There’s a bit of a gap with nothing really worthwhile for days.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Sunday the 23rd morning, we get a glassy session – dead calm, no wind. The swell is tiny, only 1 ft from the SSE, but with a long period of 14 seconds, it’s got some energy for its size (combined energy 164). It’s a real micro-swell, but for a patient surfer on a longboard, that glassy surface might be the only clean window in a week of rubbish. Monday the 24th and Tuesday the 25th are back to poor conditions with fresh winds.

The standout is Wednesday the 26th morning. This is the one to circle on your calendar. We’ve got some clouds, but the wind is glassy – N at 3 mph. The swell is a clean 4 ft from the SSE, with a very long period of 15 seconds. That’s proper groundswell energy, and with 747 in combined energy, it’s got moderate grunt. For a sandbar break like Jacaraipe, a long-period SSE swell can produce some nice, lined-up waves, especially with no wind to mess it up. Expect very good surf conditions. This is your best bet in the whole forecast.

After that, Thursday the 27th fades back into marginal cross-shore conditions.

To wrap it up: if you can only surf once, make it the morning of Wednesday the 26th. That glassy, long-period SSE swell at 4 ft is as good as it gets here. The rest of the time, you’re mostly looking at choppy, wind-affected waves or tiny glassy days. It’s a tough stretch, but that one morning is worth the wait.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
15
1.2
SSE
14
1
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13
1.2
SSE
16
1.4
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14
1.4
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1.9
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8
1.7
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8
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8
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1.7
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7
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E
7
1.2
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7
1.4
E
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
539
618
510
501
736
527
361
654
756
673
470
353
256
318
355
403
310
195
155
228
Wind (km/h)
10
SE
10
N
20
N
25
NE
20
N
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
E
15
ESE
15
E
10
ENE
15
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15
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25
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20
N
30
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Wind State
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cross-off
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High Tide
3:13PM1.51m
3:02AM1.56m
3:47PM1.49m
3:39AM1.59m
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
Low Tide
9:13PM0.28m
9:34AM-0.09m
9:46PM0.26m
10:11AM-0.04m
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
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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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