Surf Forecasts:
Jardim Atlantico surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 25 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period, E swell with 115 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with E 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 Friday (Aug 21) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 21st Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 25th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jardim Atlantico over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, so I’ve had a good look over what’s on offer for Jardim Atlantico, and to be honest, it’s a bit of a flat, energy-sapped run for the next couple of weeks. The main issue is that pretty much every day has the wind working against us, and the swell energy just isn’t there to fight through it. We’re looking at a long stretch of nothing special, with only a few fleeting moments where it might just be worth a paddle.
Kicking off on Friday, the 21st of August, it’s a bit of a tease. The morning has a clean-ish look with 3 ft of east swell, but the period is a short 7 seconds, so it’s weak and soft. The combined energy is a measly 98, and while the wind is a cross-off from the NW, it’s just not enough to make these tiny waves fun. By the afternoon, the wind swings to the NE and picks up, making it a messy, poor surf situation.
Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd are more of the same. The swell is hovering around 2 ft to 3 ft, all short-period and weak. The only real glimmer is on Sunday morning when the wind goes glassy, and we get a tiny 2 ft wave. It’ll be clean, but it’s really just for the longboard or a float.
The following week, from Monday the 24th right through to the end of August, is a write-off. The wind is relentlessly onshore or cross-onshore, and even when the swell bumps up slightly to 4 ft on Sunday the 30th, the conditions are poor. The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no surprises there, but the quality of the surf is just frustrating.
We do get a bit more energy coming in on Monday the 31st of August. The swell hits 5 ft from the east, with a short 8-second period, and the combined energy climbs to 294. But again, the wind is a messy cross-onshore, so it’s going to be a bumpy, choppy mess. This is too much for beginners now, and the poor wind quality means even for an expert, it’s not appealing.
That pattern of onshore wind and poor quality continues right through to the end of the forecast on Saturday the 5th of September. The swell stays around 3 ft to 4 ft, but with the wind constantly misbehaving, every session is described as “poor surf conditions.”
Honestly, there are no standouts here. It’s a grim 16-day outlook. The only break on the menu is Jardim Atlantico, and it’s just not cooperating. The few windows of glassy wind on the 23rd and 25th of August are your best bets, but even then the waves are tiny. This is a period where the ocean just isn’t giving us anything to work with.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 15 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
92 | 69 | 112 | 38 | 75 | 72 | 30 | 39 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 34 | 49 | 90 | 112 | 68 | 87 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 9:57AM1.19m | 10:20PM1.12m | 11:37AM1.23m | 11:55PM1.21m | 12:40PM1.36m | 00:52AM1.36m | 1:22PM1.50m | 1:33AM1.51m | 1:56PM1.63m | 2:08AM1.66m | 2:28PM1.74m | 2:42AM1.77m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:11AM0.65m | 4:17PM0.83m | 4:55AM0.67m | 5:55PM0.76m | 6:15AM0.58m | 6:52PM0.61m | 7:05AM0.44m | 7:31PM0.45m | 7:44AM0.30m | 8:05PM0.30m | 8:18AM0.19m | 8:36PM0.18m | |||||||
— | 5:48 | — | — | 5:48 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 15 | E 8 |
92 | 69 | 112 | 38 | 75 | 44 | 18 | 39 | 46 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 34 | 49 | 90 | 112 | 68 | 21 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | SE 13 | SE 14 | SSE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 |
3 | 26 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 37 | — | 9 | 28 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 7 | 8 | 25 | 9 | 87 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 9 | S 7 | S 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | — | S 16 | S 6 | — | — | S 8 | S 8 |
— | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 10 | — | 5 | 1 | — | — | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 7 | ENE 4 | — | E 7 | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 7 | — |
— | — | 87 | 18 | — | 72 | 30 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 68 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 1660 | 38 | 38 | 1037 | 626 | 0 | 561 | 3 | 542 | 542 | 38 | 0 | 542 | 542 | 542 | 587 | 0 |
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Information about the Jardim Atlantico Surf forecast
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.
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