
Surf Forecasts:
Jardim Atlantico surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period, E swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 2 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, E swell with 248 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 (Jul 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6PM. 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 (Mon 27th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 2nd Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jardim Atlantico over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, this is Rusty. Look, I’ve got to be straight with you – the next couple of weeks are pretty lean for Jardim Atlantico. It’s not a total write-off, but you’ll need patience and a low bar for what’s rideable. The main issue is a persistent small, short-period easterly windswell that just doesn’t have the grunt to make anything exciting. The energy stays weak for ages, only briefly climbing to moderate levels, and most of the time the wind is on it, making things messy. There’s a long gap with nothing worth paddling for, so don’t hold your breath.
Right now and through the end of July, it’s flat as a tack. We’re talking tiny 2ft to 2ft waves with a period of just 7 seconds – basically the ocean is a washing machine. The combined wave energy sits in the weak zone (around 45 to 56), and the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore, so it’s all chop and no shape. Tuesday morning the 28th goes glassy, but the swell is still pitiful. Nothing to get wet for.
Heading into the first week of August, we finally see a bump. Friday the 31st of July morning kicks off a slight increase, with 3ft easterly swell and the energy cracking triple digits at 109, but the period is still a short 7 seconds and the wind is cross-shore. The afternoon gets a bit more size at 4ft and 122 energy, but it’s onshore. Saturday the 1st of August stays similar but drops back to weak energy.
Now, Sunday the 2nd of August is where the swell actually comes up – 4ft to 5ft from the east, 7-second period, and the energy jumps to 257-258, so there’s definitely more water moving. But – and it’s a big but – the wind is onshore, so the surface will be choppy, and the data still calls it “poor surf conditions.” This is a classic case of more swell but no quality. For a beginner spot like Jardim Atlantico, 5ft starts pushing the limits, but with that onshore wind, it’s going to be a messy closeout. Honestly, it looks more interesting for kite surfing than a clean paddle session.
Monday the 3rd of August morning offers the first real glimmer: 4ft east swell, 8-second period, energy at 168, and glassy conditions. That’s the best the wind has been in days. The data says “surfable but very ordinary,” and I’d call that a 1 out of 10, but with complete calm, it’ll be clean. The afternoon goes cross-onshore and choppy though, so grab that window if you’re desperate. Tuesday the 4th stays similar but onshore again.
Wednesday the 5th of August morning is another standout window – 4ft east swell, 8-second period, good energy at 232, and glassy conditions. The data actually calls for “good surf conditions,” which is the only time in the whole run we see that phrase. The wind is calm, and the wave state is glassy. This is the absolute best on offer, hands down. It’s not epic, but for a place that’s been flat and choppy for so long, a clean 4ft wave with moderate energy is a rare treat. Expect it to be clean but not powerful – the period is only 8 seconds so it’s a windswell, not a groundswell, so waves will be a bit soft and sectiony.
From Thursday the 6th through to Monday the 10th of August, we get a slow bleed. The swell hangs around 4ft to 4ft, energy stays moderate (165-232), and the period stays at 8 seconds, but the wind is mostly onshore or cross-shore. There are a few glassy patches – the 7th and 8th of August mornings both go calm – but the surf is still rated as very ordinary or marginal. It’s surfable, but nothing to pump up.
The water temp is sitting at 78°F, and the anomaly is just +0.5°F, so it’s pretty average for late July, no surprises there.
So, the only real session to aim for is Wednesday the 5th of August morning – glassy, 4ft, moderate energy. Get there early before the afternoon onshore kicks in.
Stay keen,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 5 | E 7 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
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35 | 51 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 15 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 52 | 103 | 117 | 93 | 74 | 89 | 127 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on |
High Tide | 1:50AM1.49m | 2:16PM1.63m | 2:28AM1.59m | 2:51PM1.70m | 3:05AM1.67m | 3:26PM1.75m | 3:41AM1.73m | 4:00PM1.78m | 4:17AM1.78m | 4:33PM1.79m | 4:52AM1.80m | 5:06PM1.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:50PM0.45m | 8:00AM0.30m | 8:27PM0.34m | 8:38AM0.23m | 9:02PM0.26m | 9:14AM0.18m | 9:36PM0.19m | 9:50AM0.14m | 10:10PM0.14m | 10:26AM0.13m | 10:43PM0.11m | 11:01AM0.14m | 11:16PM0.10m | |||||||
— | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
5:23 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ENE 6 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | E 10 | E 7 |
35 | 51 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 5 | 15 | 24 | 8 | 17 | 17 | 25 | 52 | 103 | 117 | 2 | 74 | 2 | 127 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 8 | E 7 | ENE 6 | S 7 | SE 8 | S 12 | SE 8 | S 11 | E 10 | S 13 | SE 13 |
5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 15 | E 14 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 12 | — | E 11 | E 11 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 7 | S 12 | E 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | SE 11 |
4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | — | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 3 | ESE 3 | — | ESE 2 | SE 3 | — | E 7 | E 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | — | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | E 7 | — | E 7 | — |
1 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 33 | 15 | 12 | 23 | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | 93 | — | 89 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 626 | 587 | 453 | 542 | 3 | 3 | 542 | 3 | 3 | 962 | 23 | 208 | 1025 | 0 | 23 | 542 | 542 | 542 | 542 | 542 |
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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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