
Surf Forecasts:
Jacarecica surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 18 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, SE swell with 634 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 23 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jacarecica this week:
The surf forecast for Jacarecica over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jacarecica in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 18) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 18th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jacarecica over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
402 | 634 | 553 | 428 | 411 | 354 | 427 | 342 | 307 | 188 | 217 | 173 | 262 | 328 | 250 | 206 | 158 | 154 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:47AM2.06m | 7:04PM1.92m | 7:32AM1.95m | 7:45PM1.78m | 8:18AM1.81m | 8:29PM1.64m | 9:10AM1.67m | 9:19PM1.50m | 10:14AM1.55m | 10:27PM1.41m | 11:32AM1.51m | 11:47PM1.39m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:37AM0.06m | 1:02PM0.16m | 1:19AM0.15m | 1:46PM0.31m | 2:01AM0.27m | 2:32PM0.48m | 2:47AM0.40m | 3:25PM0.63m | 3:44AM0.52m | 4:33PM0.74m | 4:56AM0.59m | 5:54PM0.76m | |||||||
— | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 18 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 9 | S 13 | S 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 |
— | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 354 | 427 | 342 | 307 | 188 | 217 | 173 | 262 | 3 | 5 | 206 | 158 | 154 | 143 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | S 19 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 18 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | — | S 12 | E 8 | S 8 | S 12 | SSE 5 |
— | — | — | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 146 | 108 | 77 | 7 | — | 3 | 156 | 1 | 3 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 18 | ESE 8 | S 20 | S 18 | S 14 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | — | — | S 13 | — | — | S 8 |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 8 | — | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | SE 9 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | — |
402 | 634 | 553 | 428 | 411 | 227 | — | 54 | — | — | — | — | — | 328 | 250 | 18 | 13 | 12 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1222 | 1199 | 1199 | 1199 | 1199 | 1199 | 629 | 629 | 1199 | 629 | 629 | 1222 | 1222 | 651 | 1222 | 1381 | 629 | 1627 | 309 |
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Information about the Jacarecica Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Jacarecica provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jacarecica can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jacarecica 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 (Jacarecica) 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 Jacarecica 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.
Jacarecica is 5 km (3 miles) from Maceio. If you plan a holiday in Alagoas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maceio. Maceio has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










