
Surf Forecasts:
Jardim Atlantico surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 12 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, ESE swell with 220 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s 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 Monday (Aug 10) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Jardim Atlantico in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 10th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jardim Atlantico over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s cut to it. The next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and funky for Jardim Atlantico. We’ve got a long stretch of weak, short-period, wind-affected surf ahead, and it’s going to take a while before we see anything with real punch. The ocean’s going to be a bit of a mess for a while, so you gotta pick your moments.
The water is sitting at 78.4°, which is right about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
For the first week, from Thursday the 6th through to around Wednesday the 12th, the story is all about weak, short-period windswell. The energy is low, mostly under 200, and that period is stuck down at 7 seconds, which means weak, crumbly, and junky waves. The wind is a constant issue too, mostly cross or cross-onshore, keeping things lumpy and chopped. There’s not a single standout session in this stretch. Saturday the 8th morning might be the least bad of the lot, with a bit more energy at 233, but it’s still only a 3.9ft, 7-second swell with a cross-shore breeze. It’s marginal at best. If you’re desperate, that’s your window, but honestly, you’d be better off waiting.
Things don’t really improve much into the second week. The 14th and 15th are still small and weak. However, keep an eye on Saturday the 15th afternoon. That’s when we finally see the period start to climb, hitting 13 seconds, and the energy jumps to 349. It’s still small at 3ft, but that longer period should give it a bit more shape and push. The wind is light cross-onshore, so it might be semi-clean. It’s not a world-beater, but it’s the first real glimpse of something better.
Then we get a couple more days of small stuff, but the real news is the swell building for the middle of the following week. By Tuesday the 18th, we see the size picking up to 4.9ft, and then on Wednesday the 19th, there’s a proper pulse of energy. The combined energy jumps to 944, which is a serious step up, with a 6.9ft swell coming from the southeast. This is the standout of the whole period. The problem is the period is only 9 seconds, and the forecast has rain showers and onshore wind, so it’s likely to be a bit wild and woolly. With that size, it’s getting a bit big for the beginners, but for the more experienced crew, this is the one to focus on. It’s still a while away, so treat it as promising but not set in stone.
The good news is that after that pulse, the swell looks like it hangs around into Friday the 21st, with another 4.9ft, 8-second swell and a jump in energy to 433. So there is light at the end of the tunnel. Just be prepared to be patient.
Alright, that’s the long look. Stay tuned, and I’ll see you in the water when it turns on.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
131 | 106 | 86 | 106 | 82 | 116 | 158 | 121 | 96 | 106 | 86 | 62 | 61 | 99 | 114 | 150 | 150 | 127 | 107 | 87 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 8:58PM1.33m | 10:08AM1.45m | 10:32PM1.32m | 11:36AM1.52m | 11:58PM1.44m | 12:45PM1.66m | 1:03AM1.62m | 1:39PM1.81m | 1:55AM1.80m | 2:26PM1.92m | 2:43AM1.94m | 3:09PM1.98m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:26AM0.43m | 4:31PM0.63m | 4:58AM0.40m | 5:56PM0.52m | 6:18AM0.28m | 7:00PM0.35m | 7:19AM0.12m | 7:51PM0.18m | 8:10AM-0.01m | 8:36PM0.04m | 8:57AM-0.09m | 9:19PM-0.05m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:56 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | |
5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 8 | 3 | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 15 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SE 7 | — | ENE 7 | S 18 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 12 | ESE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
131 | 106 | 83 | 8 | 82 | 111 | 26 | — | 96 | 6 | 86 | 62 | 61 | 6 | 114 | 5 | 5 | 127 | 107 | 87 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SSE 11 | — | SSE 15 | SE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | S 11 | E 15 | SE 11 | E 13 | S 15 | SE 12 | SSE 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 15 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 |
41 | 12 | — | 21 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 19 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | S 18 | ESE 7 | S 10 | SE 13 | — | S 9 | S 9 | SE 12 | S 10 | S 17 | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | — | — | SE 14 | SE 14 | — |
14 | 6 | 5 | 2 | 7 | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 8 | 8 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 7 | E 7 | — | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | — | E 7 | — | — | — | E 7 | SE 4 | E 7 | E 7 | S 5 | — | SSE 7 |
— | — | 86 | 106 | — | 116 | 158 | 121 | — | 106 | — | — | — | 99 | 51 | 150 | 150 | 11 | — | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 561 | 643 | 208 | 936 | 1025 | 38 | 1127 | 978 | 208 | 561 | 561 | 542 | 542 | 1219 | 934 | 626 | 626 | 587 | 626 | 283 |
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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.
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