
Surf Forecasts:
Jacaraipe surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 18 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, SE swell with 627 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 18 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 10s period with SE 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 (Jul 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s 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 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 23) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Thu 16th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacaraipe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Looking at Jacaraipe, it's a sandbar break that's good for the groms and beginners. Water temp is about 73°F, which is totally normal for the season.
The next week and a half is a bit of a rollercoaster. Thursday morning, July 16th, we get a pulse of moderate wave energy (579) with 5ft of SE swell at 10 seconds, but a light NE cross-onshore breeze at 3 mph puts a little wrinkle on it. It’s doable, but not clean. Afternoon is a write-off with stronger wind, so get up early.
Friday morning, July 17th, is where it’s at. The wind goes light N at 3 mph, cross-offshore, cleaning everything up. Swell is a solid 5ft from the SE, but the period jumps to 11 seconds, giving you more power and shape (497). This is your best session early on.
Saturday morning, July 18th, is a dead-set gem. Glassy, dead calm with 5ft of E swell. It’s on the short side at 7 seconds, so it’s a bit weaker (328), but clean, easy waves on the sandbar for a fun, friendly paddle. Crowds can show up, but it’s worth it.
After Saturday, it gets patchy. We get clean mornings like Tuesday the 21st with 4ft of E swell (201), but then it gets windy. The best of the average days is Friday morning, July 24th, with 5ft of NE swell (353) and clean wind, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so the waves are a bit flat and slow.
From the 22nd onward, it’s mostly a bust. Mornings are clean but the swell is weak or the wind is too strong. The last few days are trash—big winds, choppy water. There’s a tiny, tiny window on Wednesday, July 29th, with 2ft of SSE swell at 11 seconds and glassy conditions (159), but that’s barely a ripple.
For the true picks: hit Friday morning, July 17th for the best mix of size, period, and clean wind. Saturday morning, July 18th is your glassy, fun-sized session. The second week looks poor—small, short-period junk or blown-out with strong wind, so don’t hold your breath for anything special.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
573 | 517 | 551 | 445 | 355 | 310 | 159 | 199 | 276 | 249 | 217 | 228 | 191 | 193 | 232 | 198 | 233 | 270 | 164 | 284 | 238 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:52PM1.42m | 4:40AM1.49m | 5:30PM1.35m | 5:22AM1.44m | 6:08PM1.27m | 6:06AM1.36m | 6:46PM1.19m | 6:54AM1.25m | 7:28PM1.11m | 7:53AM1.13m | 8:21PM1.05m | 9:12AM1.05m | 9:31PM1.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:36AM-0.04m | 10:50PM0.36m | 11:18AM0.04m | 11:27PM0.39m | 11:59AM0.16m | 00:05AM0.42m | 12:40PM0.29m | 00:48AM0.46m | 1:24PM0.43m | 1:39AM0.50m | 2:18PM0.54m | 2:47AM0.53m | 3:36PM0.62m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 28 | 27 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | E 7 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | E 8 | E 8 | S 13 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 13 | ENE 8 | E 8 | S 11 | S 10 |
573 | 517 | 551 | 445 | 355 | 310 | 159 | 80 | 47 | 25 | 3 | 217 | 191 | 3 | 232 | 198 | 3 | 207 | 164 | 2 | 2 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | NE 8 | S 13 | ENE 6 | S 13 | S 13 | SE 10 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 14 |
6 | 3 | 4 | 43 | 3 | 3 | 148 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 3 | 3 | — | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | — | S 13 | — | S 19 | S 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 18 | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 13 | S 13 | — |
— | 4 | — | 4 | — | 7 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 7 | — | E 8 | — | NNW 2 | E 8 | ENE 8 | N 3 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
— | — | 5 | — | 51 | 73 | — | 199 | 276 | 249 | 217 | 228 | — | 193 | — | 1 | 233 | 270 | 8 | 284 | 238 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 38 | 371 | 115 |
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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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