Jacaraipe Surf Break

Lat Long: 20.16° S 40.19° W

Jacaraipe Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 12 Sep 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 12 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 12s period, SSE swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 13 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Sunday (Sep 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Jacaraipe in the next 16 days are 1.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 13th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Fri 18th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 18th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 12s

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


The Lowdown

Righto, let’s get into it.

The next sixteen days are a bit of a mixed bag here. There’s nothing huge on the cards, but there are a few windows where it all lines up. The start is pretty ordinary, but if you’re patient, the back half of the period has some real promise.

First off, there’s no decent surf until Saturday the 12th, and even then it’s marginal. Jacaraipe (sandbar) is your only option. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, but the crowds can be around sometimes. Water temp is about 73°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year.

Saturday the 12th afternoon sees a small 5ft swell from the ENE with a short 6-second period. The wind’s onshore from the ESE at 6 mph, so it’s not clean. The combined energy is 234 – moderate. That first afternoon is a pass unless you’re desperate.

Sunday the 13th and Monday the 14th are both write-offs with poor surf and messy winds. Tuesday the 15th morning offers a little hope with a clean cross-off wind from the north at 12 mph and a 4ft swell from the ENE. Still, the period is short at 6 seconds, and the energy is 218 – not much push. It’s barely worth it.

There’s a real dry spell after that. The conditions stay poor through to Thursday the 17th. Then, finally, on Friday the 18th, we get a standout. Early morning, the wind goes glassy – calm, zero wind – and there’s a 4ft swell from the SSE with a long 12-second period. The energy jumps to 479 (strong) and the water surface is glassy. This is the best of the first week. The afternoon stays glassy with a slight breeze, 3ft from the SSE at 11 seconds. This is a top window for clean, fun waves at Jacaraipe. Perfect for the longboard or a mid-length.

Saturday the 19th morning is still clean with cross-off wind, but the swell drops a bit to 3ft. The afternoon gets blown out by a strong NE wind. Sunday the 20th morning is another clean option with a 3ft swell and a long 12-second period, but the energy drops to 363 (moderate). Monday the 21st morning has a 4ft clean swell from the NE with 6-second period – short period, but clean.

Now, looking further out, the real standout is Saturday the 26th. Morning session offers 5ft from the SE with a solid 10-second period, glassy wind from the SSE at only 3 mph. The energy is a meaty 540 (strong). This is the best wave of the whole forecast. The afternoon holds 5ft from the ESE but the wind swings onshore, so get in early.

Sunday the 27th is blown out again with fresh NE winds. If you can only paddle out once, make it the morning of the 18th or the morning of the 26th. Those are the pearls.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

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12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
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Direction
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ENE
6
1.1
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7
1
E
8
1
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
8
0.7
E
8
0.8
SSE
9
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
6
0.7
E
8
0.7
ESE
11
0.9
E
10
0.7
SSE
12
1.2
SSE
9
1
S
10
1.2
SSE
12
1
SSE
11
0.9
SSE
12
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
165
134
120
129
104
103
76
61
101
155
95
68
121
165
145
227
200
418
268
263
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
W
10
SSW
15
SSE
5
SE
10
NNE
25
ENE
15
N
20
N
25
NE
10
NW
15
S
25
SSW
20
S
15
S
15
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5
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0
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5
NNE
10
NNW
Wind State
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glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross-off
cross
cross
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glassy
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High Tide
3:41PM1.46m
3:49AM1.56m
4:08PM1.41m
4:23AM1.48m
4:34PM1.33m
4:58AM1.36m
5:01PM1.24m
5:36AM1.22m
5:30PM1.14m
6:22AM1.09m
6:05PM1.03m
7:36AM0.97m
7:11PM0.93m
Low Tide
9:45PM0.16m
10:10AM0.13m
10:14PM0.18m
10:38AM0.24m
10:43PM0.22m
11:05AM0.37m
11:14PM0.29m
11:34AM0.50m
11:50PM0.38m
12:11PM0.62m
00:41AM0.48m
1:21PM0.73m
2:27AM0.56m
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Temp °C
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23
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Feels °C
27
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27
23
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18
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Espírito Santo? If you are looking for accommodation near Jacaraipe, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Espírito Santo, consider staying in Serra which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Espírito Santo where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Cariacica which is 22 km (14 miles) away, Vitoria, Vila Velha and Aracruz.

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