Laje do Jacques Surf Break

Lat Long: 26.73° S 48.67° W

Laje do Jacques Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 am 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Laje do Jacques sea temperature is
19.4°C
0.1° 

Laje do Jacques surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Laje do Jacques surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, ENE swell with 692 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with SE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Laje do Jacques this week:

The surf forecast for Laje do Jacques over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Laje do Jacques in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 18th Sep)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf 6PM (Sun 20th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 20th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Laje do Jacques over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 79mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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10
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6
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12
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9
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9
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13
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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E
15
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20
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NE
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NNE
10
NE
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10
SSE
5
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High Tide
1:59PM0.71m
1:08PM0.73m
8:25PM0.60m
11:43AM0.81m
10:35PM0.69m
11:59AM0.91m
11:26PM0.82m
12:24PM1.00m
00:03AM0.94m
12:51PM1.08m
00:37AM1.05m
1:19PM1.13m
1:10AM1.13m
Low Tide
10:18AM0.60m
11:13PM0.40m
5:54PM0.57m
4:48AM0.37m
6:04PM0.49m
5:32AM0.26m
6:23PM0.42m
6:07AM0.16m
6:43PM0.35m
6:38AM0.07m
7:05PM0.30m
7:07AM0.01m
7:27PM0.25m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Laje do Jacques Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Laje do Jacques provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Laje do Jacques can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Laje do Jacques 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 (Laje do Jacques) 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 Laje do Jacques 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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