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Maracaipe surfForecast / Pernambuco / Brazil
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 -03Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Maracaipe surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Maracaipe sea temperature is
28.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Maracaipe this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Maracaipe in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. 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 7s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 10th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Maracaipe over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 18 | SSE 16 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 6 | |
408 | 341 | 263 | 336 | 344 | 330 | 291 | 273 | 322 | 541 | 759 | 413 | 427 | 366 | 287 | 294 | 283 | 315 | 308 | 440 | 111 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 6:48PM1.65m | 7:00AM1.71m | 7:40PM1.57m | 7:57AM1.65m | 8:46PM1.53m | 9:06AM1.64m | 10:00PM1.56m | 10:18AM1.69m | 11:08PM1.66m | 11:23AM1.80m | 00:05AM1.80m | 12:19PM1.94m | 00:55AM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:44AM0.67m | 1:23PM0.61m | 1:38AM0.77m | 2:30PM0.69m | 2:51AM0.82m | 3:48PM0.69m | 4:12AM0.81m | 4:59PM0.62m | 5:21AM0.71m | 5:56PM0.50m | 6:16AM0.57m | 6:46PM0.36m | 7:05AM0.41m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 |
 | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:08 | — | — | 5:07 | — | — | 5:07 | — | 5:07 |
— | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 7 | 5 | 9 | 2 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 5 | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
28 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | ESE 8 | SSE 12 | S 15 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 13 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | SSE 14 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 |
 kJ | 181 | 191 | 234 | 222 | 156 | 101 | 57 | 273 | 28 | 4 | 547 | 413 | 35 | 366 | 287 | 294 | 283 | 41 | 308 | 268 | 79 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSE 12 | NNE 7 | S 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | ESE 14 |
| kJ | 408 | 341 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 50 | 5 | 17 | 20 | 35 | 25 | 69 | 67 | 58 | 30 | 14 | 34 | 39 | 20 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | N 11 | N 11 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 10 | S 11 | S 16 | S 13 | S 15 | N 9 | SE 14 | SSE 15 | ESE 13 | NNE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 |
| kJ | 79 | 17 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 5 | 87 | 67 | 2 | 7 | 22 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | — | ESE 8 | ESE 9 | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | — | — | — | — | ESE 9 | — | ESE 9 | ESE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 263 | 336 | 344 | 330 | 291 | — | 322 | 541 | 759 | — | 427 | — | — | — | — | 315 | — | 440 | 111 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 591 | 227 | 673 | 1341 | 174 | 174 | 1081 | 174 | 830 | 1341 | 174 | 660 | 174 | 24 | 174 | 591 | 174 | 1745 | 1430 | 174 | 274 |
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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.
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