
Surf Forecasts:
Jacaraipe surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 2 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, SSE swell with 153 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with S 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 (Jul 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacaraipe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it’s Rusty. Let’s break down the local surf situation for you.
Right off the bat, I’ve gotta be honest – the next week and a half is looking like a total bust. The wind is all over the place, mostly cross-on or cross-off, and it’s just trashing any chance of a clean wave. The swell is tiny and weak, and the energy is pathetic. You’ll see a few mornings where it’s clean and the waves are just about surfable, but the size is so small it’s hard to get excited. The water temp is sitting at a mild 73°, which is pretty much dead average for this time of year.
We’re looking at a long stretch of ordinary, forgettable conditions. The best of the early bunch is probably the morning of Tuesday, July 30th. It’s clean, with a light breeze and a little 4ft swell from the northeast, but it’s only got a 6-second period which is pretty junky, and the energy is weak (104). It’s just not enough to get the heart racing.
Things start to look a touch more promising on the morning of Tuesday, August 4th. Still small at 3ft from the east, but the wind is light and cross-off, keeping it clean. The energy is picking up a bit (222), but it’s still a 7-second period, so it’s going to be a bit mushy and soft.
Now, if you’ve got patience, the real standout is a long way off. Mark your calendars for the morning of Wednesday, August 12th. This is the one that has me talking. The wind is glassy. Dead flat calm. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the southeast, but the period is a massive 18 seconds. That’s proper groundswell, packing a ton of punch with an energy reading of 850. This is a very long period swell, which is going to be super clean and have proper shape. It’s a small wave, but it’ll be perfect. The only thing to keep in mind with a period that long is it can tend to stand up a bit square on a beach break, so it might be a bit tricky, but when it’s this clean and glassy, it’s going to be a dream. Just be aware it’s far out, so the forecast could shift, but right now, that’s the one to wait for.
The afternoon of that same day is a no-go thanks to onshore wind messing up the 4ft, 16-second swell.
So, to sum it up: the next week and a half is a write-off for anything worth paddling for. Hold out for that Wednesday, August 12th morning session. That’s your golden ticket.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri afternoon, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 68 | 35 | 49 | 63 | 85 | 72 | 38 | 38 | 34 | 51 | 123 | 66 | 96 | 140 | 94 | 75 | 114 | 58 | 100 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:53PM1.36m | 2:44AM1.38m | 3:24PM1.40m | 3:16AM1.44m | 3:54PM1.41m | 3:48AM1.48m | 4:25PM1.41m | 4:20AM1.49m | 4:56PM1.39m | 4:54AM1.46m | 5:29PM1.34m | 5:32AM1.40m | 6:05PM1.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:53PM0.36m | 9:08AM0.09m | 9:22PM0.32m | 9:40AM0.06m | 9:51PM0.31m | 10:12AM0.06m | 10:21PM0.30m | 10:45AM0.09m | 10:53PM0.31m | 11:19AM0.15m | 11:28PM0.34m | 11:57AM0.23m | 00:08AM0.38m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | NE 5 | E 7 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
51 | 68 | 30 | 14 | 35 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 14 | 27 | 51 | 123 | 66 | 96 | 140 | 94 | 75 | 114 | 58 | 100 | 113 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | SSE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 10 |
24 | 29 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 17 | 34 | 27 | 26 | 64 | 48 | 66 | 86 | 41 | 34 | 28 | 75 | 77 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SE 12 | S 11 | SSE 13 | SSE 7 | — | SE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 11 | S 16 | SSW 4 | S 6 | ESE 9 | ENE 6 | SE 8 | NE 7 | SSE 10 | SE 13 | SE 12 | E 11 | E 10 |
14 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 5 | — | 2 | 2 | 38 | 5 | 1 | 5 | 29 | 13 | 3 | 17 | 34 | 7 | 36 | 10 | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | SSW 3 | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | ENE 6 | E 7 | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 |
— | 19 | 35 | 49 | 63 | 85 | 72 | 38 | 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 23 | 110 | — | 38 | 52 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 47 | 115 | 115 | 366 | 337 | 0 | 339 | 0 | 70 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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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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