Japaratinga surfForecast / Alagoas / Brazil

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 -03
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Japaratinga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Japaratinga sea temperature is
28.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Japaratinga this week:

The surf forecast for Japaratinga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 21) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japaratinga in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 7s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 21st May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 21st May)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Most Powerful12AM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
2
1
1
2
1
0
3
1
2
2
0
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.7
S
18
0.9
S
16
1.1
S
15
1
S
14
0.7
S
17
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.3
S
15
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.2
S
14
1.2
S
14
1.1
S
13
1
S
13
1.7
ESE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
98
87
82
62
82
301
407
531
394
265
832
760
711
864
817
736
590
518
411
324
294
Wind (km/h)
10
ESE
5
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
5
SE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
on
on
on
on
glassy
on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
on
High Tide
5:59PM1.97m
6:12AM2.02m
6:57PM1.84m
7:10AM1.92m
8:00PM1.72m
8:15AM1.83m
9:10PM1.64m
9:26AM1.77m
10:22PM1.63m
10:37AM1.76m
11:26PM1.67m
11:41AM1.78m
00:20AM1.73m
Low Tide
00:01AM0.37m
12:38PM0.20m
00:58AM0.50m
1:43PM0.33m
2:03AM0.61m
2:55PM0.43m
3:18AM0.67m
4:09PM0.48m
4:32AM0.67m
5:15PM0.49m
5:36AM0.62m
6:10PM0.47m
6:30AM0.54m
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
5:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
5:07
2
3
1
2
1
6
3
1
Temp °C
27
26
27
27
25
27
27
26
27
26
26
27
27
26
28
27
25
27
27
26
27
29
29
28
29
27
28
29
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
29
29
27
28
28
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
ESE
8
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.8
ESE
7
0.4
S
10
1.1
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
6
1.1
S
15
1
S
14
0.9
S
13
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.3
S
15
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
16
1.3
S
15
1.5
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.1
S
13
1
S
13
0.9
S
12
Energy kJ
58
87
57
62
31
114
68
531
394
263
832
760
711
864
817
736
240
176
411
324
228
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
12
0.3
NE
9
0.3
NE
10
0.5
S
11
0.3
S
16
0.7
S
18
0.9
S
16
0.4
ENE
7
0.4
ENE
7
0.7
S
17
0.4
ENE
8
0.1
NE
8
1
E
7
0.2
NNE
9
0.6
ENE
8
0.1
NE
8
1.2
S
14
1.2
S
14
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.3
SE
12
Energy kJ
98
14
14
55
42
301
407
17
16
265
19
3
108
8
45
3
590
518
1
1
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
11
0.2
SSE
15
0.2
SSE
13
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
20
0.3
S
10
0.4
SE
8
0.2
S
9
0.4
S
18
0.4
ENE
7
0.1
NE
9
0.1
SE
13
0.3
ESE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
S
12
0.1
N
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
SE
13
0.2
NNE
8
0.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
18
21
18
41
68
17
18
6
106
18
3
7
16
3
3
1
3
7
7
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.9
ESE
7
0.8
ESE
7
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
9
0.9
SE
8
1.2
ESE
6
0.9
SE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.4
SE
7
1.6
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
1.4
ESE
8
1.7
ESE
7
Energy kJ
62
82
82
62
112
107
86
110
75
204
178
273
181
214
294
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
4
1
4
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
1249
24
1165
1338
0
369
1655
202
1653
1338
1338
1249
1298
683
682
1338
262
682
1338
683
53
Best forecast wave conditions in Alagoas
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Brazil
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
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The above surf forecast table for Japaratinga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Japaratinga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Japaratinga 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 (Japaratinga) 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).

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Japaratinga is 14 km (9 miles) from Camaragibe. If you plan a holiday in Alagoas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Camaragibe. Camaragibe has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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