Surf Forecasts:
Graciosa - Porto da Praia surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 15 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 11s period, WNW swell with 997 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Graciosa - Porto da Praia this week:
The surf forecast for Graciosa - Porto da Praia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Graciosa - Porto da Praia in the next 16 days are 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 15) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Jun 15) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 11th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Mon 15th Jun) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Graciosa - Porto da Praia over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 21°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed afternoon, fresh winds from the SW by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the WNW on Sat night, fresh winds from the SW by Tue morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | NW 9 | WSW 7 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
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116 | 77 | 40 | 146 | 256 | 177 | 158 | 173 | 432 | 307 | 157 | 95 | 84 | 665 | 803 | 616 | 555 | 369 | 279 | 257 | 296 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:22PM1.21m | 11:05AM1.17m | 11:21PM1.27m | 11:59AM1.27m | 00:17AM1.33m | 12:51PM1.36m | 1:11AM1.37m | 1:41PM1.43m | 2:03AM1.39m | 2:31PM1.48m | 2:54AM1.39m | 3:21PM1.50m | 3:45AM1.35m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:05PM0.35m | 4:46AM0.22m | 5:07PM0.29m | 5:41AM0.15m | 6:05PM0.21m | 6:33AM0.09m | 7:01PM0.13m | 7:24AM0.05m | 7:55PM0.07m | 8:14AM0.03m | 8:48PM0.04m | 9:03AM0.03m | 9:41PM0.05m | 9:53AM0.06m | |||||||
— | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | |
— | 9:16 | — | — | 9:16 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:17 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:19 | — | — | 9:19 | 9:20 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | W 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | W 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 |
87 | 63 | 40 | 146 | 256 | 177 | 158 | 173 | 432 | 307 | 157 | 95 | 45 | 665 | 803 | 616 | 344 | 334 | 279 | 257 | 296 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | WSW 7 | N 11 | N 10 | NE 8 | E 10 | E 9 | NW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 |
116 | 77 | 38 | 33 | 153 | 177 | 114 | 82 | 67 | 64 | 81 | 62 | 57 | 52 | 16 | 30 | 14 | 369 | 273 | 220 | 148 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | NW 9 | NW 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | NNW 11 | N 11 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 12 | NE 8 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 11 | NNW 13 |
9 | 2 | 23 | 35 | 42 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 57 | 54 | 43 | 62 | 40 | 26 | 48 | 17 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 10 | 101 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 3 | WSW 9 | — | — | SW 3 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | SW 4 | W 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 333 | — | — | 2 | 84 | 9 | — | 25 | 555 | 17 | 7 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 51 | 51 | 79 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 54 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 | 51 |
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Information about the Graciosa - Porto da Praia Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Graciosa - Porto da Praia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Graciosa - Porto da Praia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Graciosa - Porto da Praia 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 (Graciosa - Porto da Praia) 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 Graciosa - Porto da Praia 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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