
Surf Forecasts:
Maracaipe surf forecast from 21 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, ESE swell with 811 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maracaipe this week:
The surf forecast for Maracaipe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Maracaipe in the next 16 days are 2.3m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 22nd Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maracaipe over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
543 | 240 | 240 | 302 | 218 | 166 | 188 | 315 | 188 | 183 | 188 | 132 | 335 | 266 | 250 | 211 | 465 | 394 | 494 | 767 | 510 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 8:35PM1.80m | 8:52AM1.91m | 9:33PM1.73m | 9:53AM1.80m | 10:34PM1.69m | 10:57AM1.72m | 11:34PM1.69m | 12:01PM1.69m | 00:29AM1.71m | 12:58PM1.70m | 1:18AM1.76m | 1:48PM1.73m | 2:03AM1.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:40AM0.59m | 3:24PM0.51m | 3:44AM0.66m | 4:25PM0.59m | 4:50AM0.68m | 5:24PM0.63m | 5:53AM0.65m | 6:20PM0.62m | 6:49AM0.58m | 7:10PM0.59m | 7:38AM0.50m | 7:55PM0.54m | 8:21AM0.42m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | — | — | 5:33 | |
5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | — | 5:10 | — | 5:10 | |
mm | 2 | 8 | — | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 9 | 19 | 8 |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 9 | E 9 | SSE 10 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 13 | SSE 13 | ESE 9 | NE 7 |
240 | 240 | 240 | 302 | 218 | 166 | 188 | 211 | 60 | 11 | 188 | 132 | 172 | 266 | 250 | 211 | 280 | 88 | 70 | 542 | 27 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | N 8 | N 8 | ESE 11 | S 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SE 16 | SSE 12 | S 12 |
1 | 176 | 222 | 226 | 135 | 117 | 81 | 24 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 23 | 7 | 30 | 102 | 99 | 142 | 25 | 10 | 61 | 71 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | — | — | S 13 | NNE 8 | S 16 | N 13 | N 12 | S 19 | SSE 15 | SSW 15 |
7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 7 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 6 | 134 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 21 | 78 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | — | — | — | ESE 9 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 8 |
543 | 102 | 79 | 92 | — | — | — | 315 | 188 | 183 | — | — | 335 | — | — | — | 465 | 394 | 494 | 767 | 510 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 657 | 174 | 609 | 1341 | 11 | 174 | 1341 | 92 | 772 | 1341 | 616 | 616 | 772 | 794 | 772 | 1228 | 174 | 174 | 1341 | 174 | 239 |
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Information about the Maracaipe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Maracaipe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Maracaipe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Maracaipe 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 (Maracaipe) 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 Maracaipe 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.
Maracaipe is 14 km (9 miles) from Ipojuca. If you plan a holiday in Pernambuco, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ipojuca. Ipojuca has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










