Jacaraipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.16° S 40.19° W

Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 29 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacaraipe sea temperature is
22.2°C
0.9° 

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


Jacaraipe surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 3 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, S swell with 1,193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Sep 01) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 8s period. 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 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Tue 1st Sep)7ft (2.2m) 8s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 3rd Sep)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let’s break down what we’ve got coming in for Jacaraipe over the next couple weeks. I’ll be straight with you – we’ve got a long, quiet stretch ahead, so don’t get too fired up just yet.

The whole period starts with a grim run. From Saturday the 29th right through to Tuesday the 1st of September, the wind is pumping hard from the north and northeast, 16 to 19 mph, and the swell is short-period windswell, mostly in the 4 ft to 6 ft range. It’s cross-off in the mornings, but the combo of weak peaky energy (combined energy 230 to 491) and that constant breeze just makes for messy, poor surf. Nothing to get out of bed for.

Wednesday the 2nd teases us a bit with a south-southwesterly breeze swinging cross at 9 mph in the morning, swell bumping to 5 ft from the east-northeast (8 seconds). The combined energy sits at 339 – still just moderate – and the wave comment calls it “marginal.” There might be a couple of half-decent ones if you’re desperate, but it’s not the good stuff.

We then fall back into poor conditions right through the first week of September. Thursday and Friday the 3rd and 4th are messy cross-shore wind, dropping swell sizes. Saturday the 5th has a clean morning with 3 ft from the southeast, but the period is short and it’s a “marginal” call.

Here’s where you need to mark your calendar: Sunday the 6th of September is the only real standout in the whole 16-day window. The morning brings light rain, glassy conditions – that’s dead calm wind, folks – and a clean 3 ft swell from the east-northeast (8 seconds). The combined energy is 315 – still moderate, but those glassy conditions make all the difference. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions” and the score backs it up. The afternoon stays glassy with a 4 ft southerly windswell. This is your best window. It’s small but clean, and perfect for beginners or anyone wanting a fun, stress-free session. The sandbar at Jacaraipe is exposed to the east, and the optimum swell direction in the guidance is east – so that ENE swell is a good match. The water temperature is 72°, which is about average for this time of year (anomaly -0.9°). Crowds are marked as “sometimes,” so you might see a few other heads, but nothing out of control.

After that high point, it gets ugly again. Monday the 7th brings a strong 22 mph SSW wind whipping through, lumpy cross-chop and a short-period 6 ft swell. That energy jumps to 630, but with that wind, it’s a mess. Tuesday the 8th is cross-shore moderate breeze with 3 ft from the SSE, period up to 11 seconds, but the wave call is “poor.” Then from Wednesday the 9th through Saturday the 13th, the pattern stays marginal at best – light breezes, small swells between 3 ft and 5 ft, mostly poor to marginal calls. The combined energy never really kicks into strong territory.

So here’s the bottom line: most of the next fortnight is a write-off. Don’t waste your time until that lovely Sunday the 6th of September. If you wait for that glassy morning, you’ll get the cleanest waves on offer. After that, it’s all downhill again. A bit of a bleak run for Jacaraipe, but forecasts can change. Keep an eye on the sky.

Stay salty,
Rusty

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed afternoon). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Wed night, calm by Thu night).

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29
Sunday
30
Monday
31
Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
NE
6
1.7
ENE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
7
1.9
NE
7
1.5
ENE
7
1.7
ENE
6
1.5
E
7
1.9
NE
8
2.1
ENE
8
2.3
NE
8
1.7
ENE
8
1.4
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8
3
S
8
1.7
S
7
1.2
S
7
1.3
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
245
256
204
261
332
234
216
245
445
504
682
380
250
1193
295
126
289
312
308
212
Wind (km/h)
35
NE
20
N
25
N
30
NE
20
N
25
N
30
NE
30
N
30
N
30
NE
25
N
15
S
30
S
30
SSW
25
S
15
SSE
5
E
15
NNE
30
NE
20
N
Wind State
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
3:53PM1.48m
3:55AM1.57m
4:22PM1.44m
4:30AM1.52m
4:53PM1.37m
5:08AM1.44m
5:26PM1.28m
5:53AM1.32m
6:05PM1.16m
6:53AM1.19m
6:58PM1.05m
8:30AM1.08m
8:32PM0.96m
Low Tide
9:53PM0.20m
10:16AM0.06m
10:24PM0.20m
10:50AM0.14m
10:57PM0.23m
11:27AM0.27m
11:36PM0.29m
12:10PM0.41m
00:24AM0.36m
1:11PM0.57m
1:38AM0.44m
3:03PM0.68m
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5:50
5:50
5:48
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5:30
5:30
5:30
5:31
5:31
5:31
5:31
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2
2
Temp °C
27
23
27
27
23
27
27
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24
22
19
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Feels °C
24
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24
22
15
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22
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19
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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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