Japaratinga Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.26° S 35.36° W

Japaratinga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 11 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Japaratinga sea temperature is
27.0°C
1.0° 

Japaratinga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Japaratinga surf forecast from 11 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 12s period, ESE swell with 560 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with ESE swell.

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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Japaratinga in the next 16 days are 1.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 3PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sat 12th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 12th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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1
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1
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0
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0
0
0
2
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
0.9
S
16
0.9
S
15
0.8
S
14
1.4
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
8
1.2
ESE
8
1.3
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
12
1.4
ESE
11
1.4
ESE
10
1
SE
10
1.2
ESE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
226
176
412
381
264
264
237
232
226
207
192
217
206
174
181
483
423
377
192
281
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
E
20
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
20
E
15
E
10
E
20
ESE
15
ESE
10
E
15
ENE
15
E
10
NE
15
E
15
E
15
NE
15
ENE
15
E
15
ESE
Wind State
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cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
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on
cross-on
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cross-on
on
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cross-on
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on
High Tide
3:58PM2.20m
4:10AM2.33m
4:31PM2.17m
4:45AM2.24m
5:03PM2.09m
5:20AM2.11m
5:35PM1.98m
5:54AM1.93m
6:07PM1.84m
6:31AM1.74m
6:43PM1.68m
7:15AM1.55m
7:28PM1.53m
Low Tide
10:00PM0.08m
10:24AM0.01m
10:34PM0.10m
10:56AM0.10m
11:08PM0.16m
11:28AM0.24m
11:41PM0.27m
11:59AM0.39m
00:16AM0.40m
12:33PM0.56m
00:57AM0.55m
1:14PM0.72m
1:53AM0.69m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Japaratinga Surf forecast

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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Japaratinga 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.

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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