Jacaraipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.16° S 40.19° W

Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacaraipe sea temperature is
22.8° C
0.2° 

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


Jacaraipe surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ENE swell with 300 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with E 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 (Aug 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. 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 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 3AM (Tue 18th Aug)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 19th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Jacaraipe over the next couple of weeks. Straight up, I gotta be honest with you – it’s a pretty grim run for most of it. We’ve got a long stretch of poor surf conditions, with a few small windows where things get a bit better. The water temperature is sitting at 73°F, which is pretty much spot on for this time of year, so no surprises there.

The first real chance to get wet comes on Tuesday morning, the 18th of August. We’ll see a clean 4ft swell from the east, with a period of 7 seconds and light, cross-offshore winds. The wave energy is pretty weak at 228, so it’s not powerful, but it’ll be clean and rideable. That’s about the best it gets for a while.

The next decent window pops up on Thursday morning, the 27th of August. The swell is 4ft from the east, again with a short 7-second period, but the wind is light and cross-offshore, making it clean. The energy is still low at 222, so don’t expect any fireworks, but it’s a solid option for a paddle.

Then, on Friday morning, the 28th of August, we’ve got a bit more size – 6ft from the east-northeast, with an 8-second period, and clean conditions thanks to a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy jumps to 328, which is moderate, so it’ll have a bit more push. This is probably the standout of the whole period for Jacaraipe, but it’s a short window before the wind picks up again in the afternoon.

After that, the rest of the forecast is mostly a mix of poor conditions, choppy winds, and small lumpy swells. There’s a glassy moment on Monday morning, the 24th of August, but the swell is only 2ft from the south with a 12-second period – very small and weak, not really worth getting excited about.

The end of the run into September brings some bigger energy readings – like 1091 on the 31st of August – but that’s from a long-period south-southeast swell (18 seconds) with messy cross-onshore winds. That’s more of a novelty than a solid surf day, and it’s deep into the forecast, so take it with a grain of salt.

All in all, Jacaraipe is a fairly consistent sandbar break, but this 16-day window is a tough one. If you’re keen, hit the clean mornings on the 18th, 27th, or 28th of August. The rest? I’d be looking for something else to do.

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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
19
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
1.6
ESE
7
0.9
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11
1.3
E
7
1.2
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7
1.3
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7
1.4
E
7
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10
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10
0.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
232
173
157
138
163
205
152
259
240
181
210
172
106
189
246
113
70
35
54
33
37
Wind (km/h)
15
E
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ENE
10
NNE
5
NNW
25
NE
15
N
20
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NE
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25
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15
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High Tide
5:49PM1.22m
6:11AM1.24m
6:22PM1.13m
7:01AM1.10m
7:03PM1.03m
8:19AM0.99m
8:15PM0.94m
10:28AM0.96m
10:20PM0.92m
12:03PM1.04m
11:48PM1.01m
12:52PM1.15m
00:40AM1.12m
Low Tide
11:50AM0.33m
11:56PM0.36m
12:23PM0.47m
00:37AM0.43m
1:05PM0.60m
1:34AM0.51m
2:22PM0.70m
3:19AM0.55m
4:55PM0.72m
5:17AM0.50m
6:17PM0.63m
6:22AM0.40m
7:00PM0.54m
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5:28
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Feels °C
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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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