Jacaraipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.16° S 40.19° W

Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 01 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacaraipe sea temperature is
22.8°C
0.2° 

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


Jacaraipe surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with 429 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 4 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 1.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 3s 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 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 04) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Fri 4th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 4th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 3rd Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

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 forecast is a bit of a slow burn. We’ve got a long stretch of junky, cross-shore wind and weak swell that’s just not gonna do much for a week and a half. The first real sniff of something decent doesn’t show up until Thursday the 10th, and it ain’t until Friday the 11th that we finally get a proper window. So, be patient.

The only break on the cards is Jacaraipe, a sandbar setup that’s fairly consistent but takes a bit of luck with the wind. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so don’t expect any heavy barrels. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing wild.

Right now, through Wednesday the 2nd and into the first week, it’s all cross-shore wind, lumpy chop, and weak energy readings. Swell heights are mostly around 3 ft to 5 ft, but the period is short (7-8 seconds) and the wind is a mess. The combined energy sits in the low to moderate range (164 to 517), but it’s just not coming together. Forget about it.

The first real standout appears on Thursday the 10th – the afternoon session. The wind goes light and variable, swinging NNE at 3 mph, and the swell switches to a long-period groundswell from the SSE at 13 seconds. That’s a proper pulse. The energy jumps to 659 (moderate), and with 3 ft of clean, lined-up swell, this is where you want to be. It’s not big, but it’ll be glassy and fun. The long period means it’ll be a bit more walled up, but for a sandbar, it’s a good trade-off.

Then, Friday the 11th is the real highlight – but only for the pros and confident crew. The morning swell pushes 7 ft from the E, with a short 8-second period and moderate energy (1056). That’s too big for beginners. The afternoon, though, is where it gets serious: 8 ft from the E, 9-second period, and the combined energy hits 1509 (strong). The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the NNE at 9 mph, keeping it a little bumpy but rideable. The model says the swell is actually too big for this break, so if you’re an expert, you’ll get some powerful, chunky waves. Crowds are possible here – it’s a popular spot – so expect company.

After that, the surf drops back through the weekend and into the next week. The standout in the second week is Tuesday the 15th morning – absolute glass. Wind is WSW at 0 mph, the swell is 4 ft from the E with a 9-second period, and the energy is moderate (331). It’s clean, it’s calm, and it’ll be a nice, mellow session for anyone. Not a standout power wise, but for pure conditions, it’s the best of the second week.

On Wednesday the 16th afternoon, we get another clean one with a cross-offshore N wind at 6 mph, 4 ft from the SSE at 8 seconds, and healthy energy (576). The morning of Thursday the 17th is also glassy, with a SSE breeze at 3 mph, 5 ft from the E at 10 seconds, and energy at 531. Both are solid, clean options.

So, the standout is Friday the 11th afternoon for the big, powerful stuff, but only if you’ve got the skills. The best all-rounder for clean, fun waves is Thursday the 10th afternoon. Get out there.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed morning, light winds from the S by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Friday
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Saturday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.2
E
8
1.4
S
6
0.7
S
11
1.1
S
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.1
SSE
11
1.4
ENE
8
0.8
SSE
11
1.3
ENE
7
1.3
ENE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.2
ENE
7
1.1
ENE
7
0.7
NE
7
0.9
S
5
1
SSE
9
1.9
SSE
6
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
456
266
190
134
110
341
429
290
275
140
158
172
341
143
118
46
43
166
292
Wind (km/h)
10
N
30
SSW
25
SSW
20
S
5
S
15
ENE
15
N
20
N
25
NE
15
N
10
S
15
ENE
5
NW
10
SSW
15
SSE
15
SSW
25
SSW
25
SSW
25
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Wind State
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cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
5:53AM1.32m
6:05PM1.16m
6:53AM1.19m
6:58PM1.05m
8:30AM1.08m
8:32PM0.96m
10:47AM1.10m
10:37PM1.00m
12:11PM1.21m
11:56PM1.13m
1:01PM1.33m
00:47AM1.29m
Low Tide
11:36PM0.29m
12:10PM0.41m
00:24AM0.36m
1:11PM0.57m
1:38AM0.44m
3:03PM0.68m
3:38AM0.45m
5:11PM0.65m
5:22AM0.35m
6:20PM0.55m
6:27AM0.21m
7:05PM0.45m
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Temp °C
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Feels °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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