
Surf Forecasts:
Jardim Atlantico surf forecast from 11 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period, ESE swell with 319 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 13 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Jardim Atlantico this week:
The surf forecast for Jardim Atlantico over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jardim Atlantico in the next 16 days are 1.6m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jardim Atlantico over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s talk about what’s coming up at the surf.
Look, I’m gonna level with you—this stretch from August 11th right through to the 26th is pretty grim for paddle surfing. The wave energy is there in patches, but the quality is mostly dead. The water’s sitting at 79°, which is about normal for the time of year, so at least you won’t freeze if you’re desperate.
The first real flicker of hope comes on Saturday morning, the 15th. Jardim Atlantico sees a small 3ft easterly swell with a 9-second period. The kicker? Glassy conditions. Dead calm wind. That’s a window for a beginner-friendly wave. The combined swell energy is only 115 (weak) so it’ll be small and a bit gutless, but it’ll be clean. Crowds are sometimes, so you could luck into a quiet bank.
The next one to circle is Saturday morning, the 19th. Again, small 4ft easterly swell (8-second period). Glassy again—offshore from the SW at just 3 mph. That’ll clean it right up. Energy is moderate at 180. Same deal: small, clean, soft. For a beginner, that’s actually your best offer in the whole 16 days.
Now, if you’re after the standout, Thursday morning, the 20th of August is the one. Swell bumps to 4ft east, 8-second period, but the wind goes glassy from the ENE at just 3 mph. The forecast says “expect good surf conditions”—the only time in the whole run they say that. Energy is moderate at 206. It’s still small, but with zero wind and a clean face, that’s the pick of the bunch for an easy-going session. Beginners welcome.
Between these dates, it’s mostly cross-on or onshore wind, chopped-up, short-period slop. A lot of afternoons are just a mess. The gaps of no-good days run for several days in a row—11th through 14th, then again from the 16th into the 17th and 18th, and the last week from the 21st onward offers nothing but poor surf conditions all day long.
Honestly, there’s no big clean groundswell here. The best windows are small, glassy mornings at a break that’s fairly consistent but not pumping. Keep your expectations tiny, and you might enjoy a splash.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | ||||||||||||||
PM | 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) | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 11 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 11 | E 11 | E 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
94 | 94 | 237 | 249 | 135 | 106 | 93 | 100 | 84 | 68 | 71 | 102 | 149 | 161 | 193 | 139 | 99 | 62 | 59 | 128 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:43AM1.94m | 3:09PM1.98m | 3:27AM2.02m | 3:50PM1.99m | 4:10AM2.05m | 4:30PM1.95m | 4:52AM2.01m | 5:08PM1.88m | 5:31AM1.92m | 5:43PM1.77m | 6:10AM1.79m | 6:18PM1.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:36PM0.04m | 8:57AM-0.09m | 9:19PM-0.05m | 9:41AM-0.12m | 10:00PM-0.09m | 10:23AM-0.09m | 10:39PM-0.09m | 11:03AM-0.00m | 11:18PM-0.03m | 11:41AM0.12m | 11:55PM0.07m | 12:18PM0.27m | 00:31AM0.20m | |||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | |
5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | E 7 | SE 16 | SSE 14 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | SSE 16 | E 13 | E 12 | E 12 | E 12 | E 5 | E 11 | ESE 10 |
10 | 94 | 10 | 118 | 135 | 106 | 93 | 100 | 84 | 68 | 71 | 102 | 25 | 161 | 193 | 139 | 99 | 14 | 59 | 21 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 14 | — | E 11 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 15 | ENE 4 | SE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | E 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 |
5 | 8 | — | 2 | 7 | 6 | 17 | 16 | 6 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 144 | 22 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 62 | 5 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | — | SE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 7 | SE 16 | SSE 7 | SSE 14 | S 18 | — | — | ENE 4 | — | — | SE 8 | SSE 11 | SSE 14 |
5 | 5 | — | — | — | 8 | 68 | 16 | 10 | 10 | 19 | 6 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 2 | 25 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SSE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | ENE 3 | — | — | E 11 | ENE 4 | — | ENE 4 | E 5 | — | E 5 | E 6 |
94 | 85 | 237 | 249 | 132 | 68 | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 149 | 6 | — | 9 | 17 | — | 31 | 128 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 626 | 587 | 587 | 626 | 60 | 51 | 542 | 0 | 23 | 626 | 0 | 0 | 542 | 0 | 542 | 542 | 0 | 542 | 542 | 542 |
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The above surf forecast table for Jardim Atlantico provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Jardim Atlantico can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Jardim Atlantico 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 (Jardim Atlantico) 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 Jardim Atlantico 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.
Jardim Atlantico is 9 km (6 miles) from the city of Ilheus. If you plan a holiday in Bahia - Sul, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ilheus. Ilheus has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











