Surf Forecasts:
Jacaraipe surf forecast from 25 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 15s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, SSE swell with 1,437 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 (Aug 25) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jacaraipe in the next 16 days are 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 27th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacaraipe over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, I’m Rusty, and we’re looking at Jacaraipe here. This sandbar setup is a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, with an exposed east-facing layout that likes the swell coming from the east.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but things kick off nicely on the morning of Tuesday, the 25th of August. It’s a real gem that morning: a clean 4ft SSE groundswell rolling in with a long 15-second period, and the wind is glassy out of the north. Combined wave energy is sitting at 697 (moderate energy), and the water temp is about average for this time of year. That’s the standout session early on—clean, glassy, and good fun for a beginner.
Wednesday morning the 26th is another solid call. Clean lines again with 3ft SSE swell at 14 seconds, light north wind making it cross-off and tidy. Energy is 606 (moderate). That’s a great window for a morning paddle.
Thursday the 27th morning gets a bit more size—6ft SSE swell at 16 seconds—but the wind is cross and there’s some chop. It’s more marginal, a bit lumpy. Afternoon gets messy with a cross-onshore.
Friday the 28th morning cleans up nicely: 4ft SSE groundswell, north cross-off breeze, energy 572 (moderate). Clean conditions again. But Friday afternoon and pretty much all of the weekend into early next week get hammered by strong onshore winds from the northeast, gusting up to 35 km/h. Swell stays small to moderate but the wind kills it. Not worth paddling out unless you’re a kite surfer—that wind and choppy setup would be more fun on a kite.
Then we hit a real gap. From Sunday the 30th afternoon all the way through to the afternoon of Thursday the 3rd of September, it’s rubbish: poor surf, messy winds, and nothing to get excited about. That’s about four or five days of flat or blown-out conditions.
A little flicker shows up on Monday morning the 1st of September: glassy conditions with 5ft ENE swell (short period 7 seconds), energy 237 (moderate). Clean but short-period, so not much push. A possible quick session for someone keen.
From Thursday the 3rd through to Wednesday the 9th of September, it’s mostly marginal or poor. A bit of clean surf on Friday the 4th morning—3ft SSE groundswell, 10 seconds, light north-northeast cross-off, energy 322 (moderate)—but it’s light rain and really small. Not a standout.
Honestly, the best bet in this 16-day window is the Tuesday the 25th morning: glassy, clean, long-period groundswell at a nice size for learning. Wednesday the 26th morning is almost as good. After that, it’s a lot of waiting.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
596 | 657 | 273 | 437 | 390 | 998 | 1167 | 1437 | 1220 | 735 | 476 | 278 | 156 | 145 | 251 | 236 | 209 | 306 | 278 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:18AM1.25m | 1:59PM1.34m | 1:50AM1.36m | 2:28PM1.41m | 2:21AM1.46m | 2:56PM1.46m | 2:52AM1.53m | 3:24PM1.48m | 3:23AM1.57m | 3:53PM1.48m | 3:55AM1.57m | 4:22PM1.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:41AM0.19m | 8:00PM0.37m | 8:13AM0.10m | 8:27PM0.30m | 8:43AM0.04m | 8:55PM0.25m | 9:14AM0.01m | 9:23PM0.22m | 9:45AM0.01m | 9:53PM0.20m | 10:16AM0.06m | 10:24PM0.20m | |||||||
— | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 14 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 |
596 | 657 | 273 | 437 | 390 | 998 | 1167 | 1437 | 1220 | 735 | 476 | 278 | 156 | 68 | 46 | 21 | 10 | 10 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 6 | SSE 10 | E 6 | SSE 18 | S 16 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SE 6 | E 8 | — | — | E 13 | E 13 | — | — |
32 | 20 | 139 | 13 | 176 | 765 | 46 | 34 | 51 | 68 | 76 | 6 | 32 | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 6 | — | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 20 | — | 14 | 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | NE 5 | NE 5 | — | — | — | ENE 8 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 |
— | — | 18 | 16 | 29 | 65 | — | — | — | 103 | 20 | 54 | 101 | 145 | 251 | 236 | 209 | 306 | 278 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 430 | 38 | 388 | 405 | 397 | 388 | 397 | 377 |
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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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