Jacaraipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.16° S 40.19° W

Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 04 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacaraipe sea temperature is
22.5°C
0.6° 

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


Jacaraipe surf forecast from 4 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, SSE swell with 440 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s 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 Saturday (Sep 05) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 1.3m and 6s 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 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) 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 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 5th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 11s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 6th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 7th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s talk about Jacaraipe. This 16-day outlook is a grind, no two ways about it. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing happening before we see any real promise. The first decent look doesn't roll in until the tail end of the second week, so pack your patience.

Jacaraipe is a sandbar, and it’s fairly consistent, but that doesn’t mean a thing when the wind is all wrong. For the first week and a half, it’s a mess. Friday the 4th starts with a clean 4ft SSE swell (12 seconds) and a cross-offshore N wind, but the energy is weak (686) and the score is low. It’s a tease. After that, it’s a parade of poor conditions: strong NE winds, onshore slop, and short-period chop. Saturday the 5th has a 4ft NNE swell but the period is a pathetic 6 seconds, and that’s just not worth paddling out for. Sunday the 6th through to the weekend of the 13th is mostly cross-shore or onshore wind, with lumpy, choppy conditions. There’s a bit of a clean-up on the morning of the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th with cross-offshore N winds, but the swell is weak (around 4ft to 5ft) and short-period (6-8 seconds). The energy is low to moderate (227 to 354). It’s borderline.

The one true standout is Monday the 14th. That morning, we finally get a bit of a window. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions" with a clear sky, a gentle breeze from the north making it cross-offshore, and a 4ft ENE swell (7 seconds). The energy is moderate (368). It’s not a groundswell classic, but it’s the cleanest, most rideable wave in the whole 16 days. For a beginner-friendly sandbar, you’ll find some fun little waves. Be aware that crowds are possible at this spot.

After that, things go back to marginal. The morning of the 15th has a 5ft ENE swell with a cross SSW wind, but it’s messy. The 16th and 17th look like more onshore and cross-shore junk. Then, way out on Friday the 18th and Saturday the 19th, we get a long-period SSE groundswell (16 seconds on the 18th, 14 seconds on the 19th) with a lot of energy (982 and 790). But the catch is the wind is cross or cross-on, and the swell is small (3ft to 4ft). That long period will make those waves fat and hard to paddle into at a sandbar, especially with a cross-breeze. It’s a frustrating tease.

So, honestly, the best bet is to wait for the morning of Monday the 14th. It’s not pumping, but it’s the only clean, surfable window we’ve got. For the rest of it, you’re better off watching the horizon and waiting for the next run of swells. The blank run is typical for this time of year, so don’t lose hope – forecasts can change.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
4
Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
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Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSE
12
1
SSE
12
0.8
SSE
11
1.3
NNE
6
1.7
NE
6
1.7
ENE
7
0.8
E
8
0.8
NE
7
1.8
S
6
1.8
SSE
7
1.6
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
10
1.5
ESE
6
1.4
E
7
1.9
E
7
1.7
E
7
1.6
E
7
1.5
E
7
1.3
E
6
1.6
ENE
6
1.3
ENE
7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
380
256
157
107
189
259
75
54
251
363
250
318
181
189
355
271
239
205
143
200
175
Wind (km/h)
15
N
25
NE
15
N
20
N
30
NE
15
N
15
S
25
S
25
SSW
20
SSW
20
S
15
SE
10
ESE
5
ENE
15
ENE
10
NNE
15
NE
15
N
20
N
25
NE
15
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
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High Tide
8:32PM0.96m
10:47AM1.10m
10:37PM1.00m
12:11PM1.21m
11:56PM1.13m
1:01PM1.33m
00:47AM1.29m
1:40PM1.42m
1:28AM1.43m
2:14PM1.48m
2:06AM1.54m
2:45PM1.50m
2:41AM1.60m
Low Tide
3:03PM0.68m
3:38AM0.45m
5:11PM0.65m
5:22AM0.35m
6:20PM0.55m
6:27AM0.21m
7:05PM0.45m
7:16AM0.08m
7:42PM0.35m
7:57AM-0.01m
8:15PM0.27m
8:34AM-0.05m
8:46PM0.21m
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5:31
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Temp °C
28
28
23
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24
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22
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Feels °C
26
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28
26
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25
21
17
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26
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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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