Surf Forecasts:
Maracaipe surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 16 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with 186 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 16 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with E 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 (Nov 16) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. 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 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Tuesday (Nov 17) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 16th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 18th Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maracaipe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | ||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
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 kJ | 51 | 35 | 43 | 57 | 67 | 80 | 109 | 81 | 103 | 126 | 95 | 95 | 79 | 61 | 75 | 74 | 69 | 77 | 53 |
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 | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:54PM1.90m | 12:37PM1.86m | 00:50AM2.00m | 1:22PM1.97m | 1:36AM2.08m | 2:01PM2.06m | 2:16AM2.12m | 2:35PM2.11m | 2:53AM2.13m | 3:08PM2.13m | 3:29AM2.10m | 3:41PM2.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 6:25AM0.39m | 6:44PM0.50m | 7:12AM0.31m | 7:29PM0.38m | 7:52AM0.26m | 8:08PM0.28m | 8:28AM0.22m | 8:45PM0.20m | 9:01AM0.22m | 9:19PM0.16m | 9:33AM0.24m | 9:52PM0.16m | |||||||
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 | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:50 | — | — | 4:48 | — | — |
 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | E 6 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | E 6 | SE 15 | SE 14 | E 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 8 |
| kJ | 51 | 35 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 92 | 8 | 8 | 85 | 22 | 19 | 30 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | SSE 9 | E 9 | N 15 | N 16 | N 13 | SE 11 | N 12 | N 12 | SE 12 | N 11 | E 11 | E 11 | E 10 | E 10 | E 10 | SE 10 | S 18 | S 17 |
| kJ | 19 | 8 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 24 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | E 9 | N 15 | N 14 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | N 14 | N 12 | SSE 7 | N 11 | S 8 | N 11 | N 10 | — | E 13 | E 10 | — | S 9 | ESE 9 |
| kJ | 10 | 16 | 4 | 16 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 12 | 5 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 6 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 43 | 57 | 67 | 80 | 109 | 81 | 103 | 126 | 95 | 95 | 79 | 61 | 75 | 74 | 69 | 77 | 53 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1341 | 615 | 1364 | 1410 | 627 | 1769 | 1390 | 615 | 1910 | 1390 | 615 | 1341 | 1410 | 615 | 1257 | 1257 | 615 | 1747 | 773 |
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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).
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