Surf Forecasts:
Jacaraipe surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 17 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, ESE swell with 312 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 17th Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacaraipe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, it’s Rusty here. Let me tell you, the outlook for our local sandbar, Jacaraipe, over the next 16 days is looking pretty grim for most of the run. We’ve got a long stretch of very ordinary conditions ahead, so you’re going to need some patience.
First off, we kick things off on Monday the 17th with a 5ft ESE swell, but it’s a short period wind swell at 7 seconds and the onshore wind is making a mess of it. The wave energy is moderate at (455), but the surface is just poor. This pattern stays locked in for days. We’re looking at a big gap of surf that’s just not worth paddling for. Almost every session from Monday through to the following Saturday the 23rd has cross or cross-onshore winds, choppy conditions, and weak, short-period swell. There’s a brief moment on the morning of Tuesday the 18th where it cleans up with a light N cross-off breeze, and the swell is 4ft from the E, but with only a 7-second period, it’s just not got any punch. The energy is moderate (277), but it’s not a standout.
We do get a bit of a breath on Sunday the 30th of August. The morning is absolutely glassy with a light SW breeze, and we’ve got a 4ft ENE swell. The energy is moderate (224) and it’s clean. For this break, that’s about as good as it gets in this window, so mark your calendars. It’s still not huge, but it’ll be the best on offer for a normal surfer.
Then, we finally get to the standout session, but it’s a long-range call. On Tuesday, the 1st of September, the morning has zero wind, absolute glass, with a 6ft NE swell. The combined energy is strong (414), and the conditions are promising. It’s not a monster, but for Jacaraipe, a clean 6ft with offshore conditions is a rare treat. It’s a solid swell with good energy, but keep in mind it’s still a short period at 7 seconds, so it’ll be a bit crumbly. This is the one to keep an eye on, though it’s over a week and a half away, so don’t bank on it just yet. If you see the forecast holding, get on it.
Overall, the water is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual to report. If you’re a beginner, the smaller days under 5ft are fine, but the winds are mostly terrible. When the swell jumps to 6ft or bigger on the 24th and 29th, the winds and chop make it a real battle. I’d steer clear unless you’ve got a kite.
Stay patient, wait for that glassy Sunday morning or the quiet Tuesday at the start of September. That’s your window.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, light winds from the SSE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | ||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | E 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | NE 6 |
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 kJ | 289 | 261 | 191 | 157 | 142 | 214 | 242 | 156 | 270 | 202 | 142 | 168 | 181 | 103 | 159 | 233 | 113 | 85 | 182 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:30AM1.38m | 5:49PM1.22m | 6:11AM1.24m | 6:22PM1.13m | 7:01AM1.10m | 7:03PM1.03m | 8:19AM0.99m | 8:15PM0.94m | 10:28AM0.96m | 10:20PM0.92m | 12:03PM1.04m | 11:48PM1.01m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:22PM0.31m | 11:50AM0.33m | 11:56PM0.36m | 12:23PM0.47m | 00:37AM0.43m | 1:05PM0.60m | 1:34AM0.51m | 2:22PM0.70m | 3:19AM0.55m | 4:55PM0.72m | 5:17AM0.50m | 6:17PM0.63m | |||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | 7 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 7 | S 11 | S 10 | ENE 7 | SSW 5 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 138 | 170 | 173 | 157 | 142 | 214 | 242 | 156 | 6 | 202 | 142 | 5 | 5 | 103 | 2 | 2 | 113 | 15 | 132 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | E 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | E 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 9 | SE 11 | S 11 | — | S 16 | SSW 4 | SSE 9 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 45 | 24 | 9 | 130 | 80 | 56 | 31 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 2 | — | 5 | 7 | 8 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 13 | SE 14 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 10 | ESE 11 | S 8 | E 11 | S 11 | — | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 12 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 55 | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 2 | — | 8 | 2 | 11 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | E 8 | NE 5 | N 3 | E 8 | ENE 7 | N 4 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SW 5 | ENE 7 | NE 6 |
| kJ | 289 | 261 | 191 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 270 | 26 | 1 | 168 | 181 | 18 | 159 | 233 | 25 | 85 | 182 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 38 | 47 | 0 | 47 | 47 | 38 | 377 | 339 | 362 | 3 | 362 | 3 |
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