Surf Forecasts:
Jardim Atlantico surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 7s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, ENE swell with 446 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 31 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 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 31) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 03) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 31st Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 4th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Jardim Atlantico over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Jardim Atlantico over the next couple of weeks. To be straight up with you, the first week is a bit of a struggle. There’s a lot of poor conditions and we’ve got a gap of about four days where there’s really nothing worth paddling out for. The water temp is sitting at 78°, which is about normal for this time of year, so at least you won’t need a steamer.
From Friday the 28th of August right through to Monday the 31st, it’s pretty much all cross-onshore wind and small, weak energy. Swell is hanging around 3ft to 4ft from the ENE with short 7-8 second periods, and the combined energy is mostly weak to moderate (154 to 203). The waves are just too choppy and messy. Not worth your time.
We finally see a change coming Tuesday the 1st of September. The morning looks interesting with a 5ft swell from the east (587 combined energy – that’s moderate wave energy), and winds go cross-shore, so you’ll get some slight cross-chop but it’s a step up. That’s a “marginal” call though, so keep your expectations in check. The afternoon gets choppy again with onshore wind.
Wednesday the 2nd of September morning is the first real standout: a 6ft swell from the ENE, combined energy hitting 678 (moderate to strong), and still cross-shore winds. It’s surfable and there’s some push, but it’s not perfect. For beginners, remember anything over 5ft can be a handful, so this one is better for the experienced crew. Crowds are “sometimes” a thing here, so you might have company.
Thursday the 3rd of September morning is another quiet highlight – 4ft from the east, but wind turns cross-offshore from the SSW and the conditions go clean. It’s ordinary wave quality, but at least it’s not choppy.
Now, Friday the 4th of September morning is your best bet in the whole run. You’ve got 6ft of SE swell at a short 7 seconds, combined energy of 502 (moderate), and light cross-offshore wind from the SSW. The report says “expect very good surf conditions.” It’s a little too big for beginners, but for everyone else, this is the session to aim for. Saturday the 5th of September morning is glassy with 3ft from the east, but it’s only “very ordinary” – still a nice paddle if you want clean, tiny waves.
After that, from Sunday the 6th of September onward, it drops right off. Swell sizes fall under 3ft, periods get short, and the wind turns onshore or cross-onshore most days. There’s a brief blip on Thursday the 10th of September morning with 4ft from the ENE, but it’s onshore and marginal. Friday the 11th and Saturday the 12th have poor, choppy conditions with moderate winds. Not much to write home about.
So in short: aim for the morning of Friday the 4th of September for the best waves. The 2nd of September morning is also worth a look. The rest of the window is either too small, too choppy, or both.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | ENE 8 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | NE 9 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
109 | 131 | 133 | 120 | 108 | 118 | 84 | 103 | 97 | 144 | 201 | 231 | 324 | 326 | 446 | 394 | 229 | 195 | 161 | 136 | 132 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 3:31PM1.86m | 3:49AM1.92m | 4:04PM1.87m | 4:24AM1.94m | 4:37PM1.86m | 5:00AM1.93m | 5:11PM1.80m | 5:38AM1.87m | 5:47PM1.71m | 6:20AM1.75m | 6:28PM1.58m | 7:10AM1.60m | 7:20PM1.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:25AM0.05m | 9:40PM0.02m | 9:59AM0.03m | 10:13PM-0.02m | 10:34AM0.05m | 10:47PM-0.02m | 11:09AM0.10m | 11:22PM0.01m | 11:47AM0.20m | 00:01AM0.09m | 12:29PM0.34m | 00:45AM0.22m | 1:20PM0.50m | 1:45AM0.38m | |||||||
5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:41 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | |
— | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | E 7 | E 8 | S 11 | E 8 | E 8 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
109 | 18 | 17 | 6 | 5 | 118 | 84 | 2 | 97 | 144 | 2 | 228 | 324 | 2 | 330 | 284 | 229 | 195 | 161 | 136 | 132 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSE 14 | S 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 7 | S 10 | — | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 14 | E 10 |
33 | 104 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 12 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 4 | E 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 7 | — | — | E 7 | — | — | E 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | — | — | S 2 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 |
11 | 131 | 133 | 120 | 108 | — | — | 103 | — | — | 201 | 231 | 261 | 326 | 446 | 394 | — | — | 1 | 39 | 68 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 208 | 561 | 561 | 208 | 561 | 978 | 208 | 938 | 938 | 208 | 973 | 931 | 38 | 934 | 1149 | 208 | 1084 | 587 | 0 | 626 | 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.
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.











