Jacaraipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.16° S 40.19° W

Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 pm 11 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Jacaraipe sea temperature is
23.3° 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 12 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 13s period, SSE swell with 983 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 12AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 1.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 3AM. 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 3s period and expected on Friday (Aug 14) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 13th Aug)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 12th Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 13s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, let’s talk about what’s going on with Jacaraipe.

First thing you need to know: this is a sandbar break, and it’s exposed to the swell. It’s a pretty forgiving spot for beginners, but we’re looking at a stretch that’s mostly offering up small, marginal surf. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so nothing weird there.

The next few days are a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got some swell rolling in, but it’s not really firing. On Wednesday the 12th, we’ve got a 5ft swell from the SSE with a 12-second period, but the wind is cross and there’s light rain. The combined energy is moderate (717), but the conditions are just marginal. Not really worth paddling out for.

Thursday the 13th morning sees a cleaner window with a north wind blowing cross-offshore, which is a plus. Swell drops a touch to 4ft from the SSE, period still 12 seconds, and the energy is moderate (579). That’s probably your best bet in the first week – a small, clean wave, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon goes to crap with a strong cross-on wind.

Friday the 14th and Saturday the 15th are similar stories: small SSE swell, around 3ft to 5ft, with decent periods (14 seconds) but the wind is either cross or cross-on. The energy is moderate (413 to 869). It’s frustrating because the swell is there, but the wind just won’t play ball.

Sunday the 16th morning, the wind goes light from the NE, and the swell is 4ft from the SSE with a 12-second period. Energy is moderate (561). It’s a marginal session, but the light wind could make it okay for a longboard or a foamie. The afternoon turns into a choppy mess.

Then we hit a rough patch. From Monday the 17th through to Thursday the 20th, the swell shifts to the east and short-period (7-8 seconds), with cross-on winds and moderate to fresh breezes. The energy drops significantly (from 422 down to 143). This is poor surf, flat and lumpy. Kite surfers might have more fun here than paddle surfers.

Friday the 21st morning has a brief window with clean conditions and a 3ft easterly swell, but it’s weak energy (210). Not worth rushing for.

Now, here’s the standout. Saturday the 22nd morning, we get a pulse of better quality. A 4ft swell from the SE with a long 15-second period, combined energy of 775 (moderate), and a light SSW cross wind. That’s a good setup for a sandbar – the long period will give the waves some shape and punch, and the light wind should keep it clean. This is the best looking session in the whole 16-day window. Sunday the 23rd morning is also a contender: clean, glassy conditions with a light north wind, but the swell is smaller at 3ft from the SE with a 12-second period. Energy is lower (299). It’s a fun little wave, but not as meaty as Saturday.

The final week sees a lot of short-period, small, messy easterly and northeasterly swells, with strong winds until Thursday the 27th morning, when we get a clean, light offshore wind and a 5ft northeast swell, but the period is short (6 seconds) and the energy is moderate (387). It’s a bit of a gamble.

So, bottom line: the best window is Saturday the 22nd morning. That’s the one to aim for. The long-period SE swell with light wind will give you the cleanest, most fun waves. Sunday the 23rd morning is a close second for a smaller, glassy session. The rest of the period is either small, windy, or both.

Stay patient, and keep an eye on that Saturday morning.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
12
Thursday
13
Friday
14
Saturday
15
Sunday
16
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
14
1.5
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.4
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
12
1.3
SSE
15
1.2
SSE
14
1
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
16
1.4
SSE
14
1.4
SSE
14
1.3
SSE
13
1.2
SSE
12
1.2
SE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.6
ESE
8
1.7
E
7
1.7
E
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
661
677
539
618
510
501
736
527
361
654
778
693
543
380
164
183
288
315
294
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
S
15
SE
10
N
20
N
25
NE
20
N
10
S
15
S
15
SSW
10
SSW
10
ESE
10
SE
5
NE
15
E
15
NE
15
NE
20
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15
NNE
Wind State
cross-on
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on
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cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
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
5:30AM1.38m
5:49PM1.22m
Low Tide
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
11:50AM0.33m
11:56PM0.36m
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Temp °C
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27
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Feels °C
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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