
Surf Forecasts:
Jacaraipe surf forecast from 10 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 14s period, SSE swell with 1,548 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s 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 Thursday (Aug 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 13) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| 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 folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – it’s looking like a bit of a waiting game for Jacaraipe. The next two weeks are mostly filled with messy, cross-shore wind and poor conditions. There are a few little windows where things clean up, but nothing that screams epic.
Let’s break it down. Right now through the first week, the wind is a constant pain. From Monday the 10th through to Thursday the 13th, it's mostly cross or cross-onshore, with a lumpy cross-chop making the surface real ugly. Swell heights bounce around from 2ft to 7ft, but the energy is all over the shop – we see moderate combined energy (192) on Monday morning jump to strong (1545) on Tuesday morning, but the wind just ruins it. That Tuesday morning peak of 7ft from the SSE with a solid 14-second period and cross-wind? It’s a waste. It’s just too bumpy and blown out for a good time. The water temp is sitting at 74°, which is about average for the time of year, nothing crazy.
For you beginners, be warned: that 7ft on Tuesday morning is pushing the limit for comfortable learning with the wind messing it up. It's not the day to bring the soft-top out.
The best chance we get in this whole window is Saturday the 15th morning. There’s some clouds, but the wind swings to a light cross-offshore from the north at 9 mph, cleaning the surface up nicely. Swell is a knee-to-waist high 4ft from the SSE with a nice 14-second period, carrying solid moderate energy (841). The water temp anomaly is nominal. It's not a massive day, but it’s the only time we get clean conditions with any real grunt. Crowds are possible at Jacaraipe, it’s a fairly consistent sandbar that draws people when it’s clean.
After Saturday, it’s back to the grind. Sunday the 16th morning looks clean again with cross-offshore wind, but the swell drops a bit to 3ft and the period shortens to 12 seconds. The energy is moderate (513). Then Monday the 17th through the 22nd, it’s mostly poor surf with onshore wind and lumpy conditions, or small, weak swell. Nothing worth paddling out for.
There is a slim glimmer way out on Friday the 21st morning – a clean, cross-offshore wind and a 4ft swell from the SSE with a very long 16-second period, carrying strong energy (919). But that’s 11 days away, so take it with a grain of salt. If that holds, it will be a proper groundswell, better shaped but with long lulls – good for the sandbar here at Jacaraipe.
For that far-off window, there’s also Monday the 24th morning showing clean head-high waves at 5ft with light cross-offshore wind. But again, too far out to get too excited.
So my call: Saturday 15th morning is your best bet. Clean conditions, solid energy, and a manageable size. Everything else is either blown out or too small and weak. A bit of a tough outlook for Jacaraipe right now.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon night, light winds from the S by Wed morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 20°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 14 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
110 | 87 | 488 | 1505 | 371 | 1262 | 699 | 548 | 501 | 380 | 413 | 637 | 527 | 367 | 580 | 668 | 482 | 355 | 274 | 210 | 190 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:55PM1.42m | 1:43AM1.37m | 2:36PM1.49m | 2:24AM1.48m | 3:13PM1.51m | 3:02AM1.56m | 3:47PM1.49m | 3:39AM1.59m | 4:19PM1.45m | 4:16AM1.57m | 4:49PM1.39m | 4:52AM1.49m | 5:19PM1.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:01PM0.37m | 8:13AM-0.02m | 8:38PM0.32m | 8:55AM-0.08m | 9:13PM0.28m | 9:34AM-0.09m | 9:46PM0.26m | 10:11AM-0.04m | 10:18PM0.25m | 10:45AM0.06m | 10:50PM0.27m | 11:18AM0.19m | 11:22PM0.31m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 29 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 |
62 | 47 | 16 | 18 | 371 | 1262 | 699 | 548 | 501 | 380 | 413 | 637 | 527 | 367 | 580 | 668 | 482 | 355 | 274 | 158 | 143 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | E 12 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | S 16 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 11 | E 12 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 11 |
110 | 50 | 3 | 17 | 16 | 25 | 27 | 39 | 40 | 31 | 132 | 33 | 36 | 40 | 39 | 87 | 108 | 119 | 104 | 70 | 43 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | E 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 11 | SE 11 | E 11 | — | SSE 16 | E 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 13 | — | — | — |
20 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | — | 48 | 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 4 | S 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 14 | SSE 6 | — | ESE 5 | — | — | N 3 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 |
21 | 87 | 488 | 1505 | 146 | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | 39 | 43 | 50 | 103 | 92 | 86 | 199 | 136 | 135 | 210 | 190 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 339 | 339 | 20 | 20 | 5 | 20 | 7 | 0 | 38 | 47 | 38 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 38 | 47 | 38 |
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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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