
Surf Forecasts:
Jacaraipe surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 7s period, NNE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, S swell with 1,668 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with ENE 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 06) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s 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 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacaraipe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright crew, Rusty here. Let’s talk about the stretch ahead at Jacaraipe.
We’ve got a bit of a rough patch to kick things off, with a lot of wind and lumpy conditions. The first real glimmer of hope comes later, but you’ll need patience. The water temp is feeling pretty average for this time of year, nothing unusual.
The early days from Thursday the 6th through to the weekend are a write-off. We’re looking at messy, cross-shore winds and short-period junk. The swell is there, but it’s not the kind of wave you want to paddle out for. You’ll see a bit of a bump in energy on Saturday the 8th with combined energy hitting 420 (moderate), but the wind is cross-on and the period is a weak 7 seconds. Keep the board in the car.
It’s not until late Monday the 10th that we get a proper break in the weather. Monday morning is the first real standout. We’ve got a 2ft S swell with a long 13-second period, and the wind is light and cross-off. It’s small, but it’s clean. The combined energy is a moderate 232, so it’s not packing much punch, but it’ll be a nice little session for the logs. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore, so get it early.
Then we hit a bit of a building phase. Tuesday the 11th morning has a 7ft S swell with a 14-second period, and the combined energy jumps to a massive 1706 (strong to very strong wave energy). That’s proper groundswell. But the wind is cross at 25 km/h, and conditions are marginal. This is solid size for the experienced crew only, and it might be a bit raw.
The next real standout is Thursday the 13th. Morning glass – I mean, glassy, with a light S breeze at 5 km/h. The swell is a clean 5ft from the SSE, with a 12-second period. Combined energy is a solid 637 (moderate to strong). This is the best on offer. The waves will have shape, and the conditions will be clean. If you’re free, that’s your window.
After that, the second week gets a bit more inconsistent. Friday the 14th morning has a small 3ft SSE swell (16-second period, very long) and clean cross-off wind, but it’s tiny. There’s a bit of energy hanging around through the weekend, but the wind is cross or onshore, so it’s nothing to get excited about. The 20th of August Thursday morning shows a 5ft SE swell with an 8-second period and clean cross-off wind, but the period is short, so it’ll be a bit jumbled.
Overall, if you’re looking for one session to lock in, target the morning of Thursday August 13th. That’s the cleanest, most promising wave in the whole run. For the rest, it’s a waiting game. The good news is the spot is fairly consistent, so it won’t stay flat forever.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | S 13 | S 13 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
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136 | 83 | 68 | 98 | 90 | 165 | 186 | 247 | 204 | 244 | 206 | 223 | 204 | 130 | 123 | 828 | 1645 | 240 | 175 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:34AM1.13m | 9:02PM1.02m | 10:26AM1.13m | 10:41PM1.02m | 12:01PM1.21m | 11:59PM1.11m | 1:06PM1.33m | 00:56AM1.23m | 1:55PM1.42m | 1:43AM1.37m | 2:36PM1.49m | 2:24AM1.48m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:04AM0.47m | 3:08PM0.56m | 3:40AM0.46m | 4:58PM0.58m | 5:18AM0.38m | 6:21PM0.52m | 6:30AM0.24m | 7:17PM0.44m | 7:26AM0.10m | 8:01PM0.37m | 8:13AM-0.02m | 8:38PM0.32m | |||||||
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 22 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 23 | 30 | 30 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 21 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 11 | E 7 | SSE 10 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 18 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 | S 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 |
71 | 83 | 40 | 98 | 90 | 37 | 24 | 159 | 10 | 60 | 41 | 57 | 113 | 102 | 64 | 48 | 27 | 225 | 126 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSE 11 | SE 16 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 11 | E 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 13 | E 12 | ENE 7 | E 8 | S 12 |
9 | 68 | 11 | 19 | 44 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 3 | 9 | 22 | 21 | 9 | 130 | 123 | 3 | 29 | 30 | 72 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | S 16 | SE 15 | SSE 9 | E 11 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — | S 6 | S 18 | SSE 14 | E 13 | SSW 4 | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 7 |
— | 6 | 21 | 54 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | 1 | 25 | 37 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 27 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | N 3 | ENE 5 | N 4 | N 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 6 | NE 7 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | S 14 | S 14 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
136 | 5 | 68 | 21 | 14 | 165 | 186 | 247 | 204 | 244 | 206 | 223 | 204 | 8 | 7 | 828 | 1645 | 240 | 175 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 47 | 47 | 38 | 341 | 366 | 601 | 7 | 582 | 38 | 115 | 47 | 22 | 0 | 47 | 3 | 20 | 619 | 339 |
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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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