Sao Joao Surf Break

Sao Joao Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.66° N 9.27° W

Issued: 12 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Sao Joao sea temperature is
18.4° C

Normal for this time of year

Sao Joao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Sao Joao surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 11 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 13 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 12s period, WNW swell with 636 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with NNW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sao Joao this week:

The surf forecast for Sao Joao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Sao Joao in the next 16 days are 1.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 14) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 11th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 11th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 13th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Joao over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
2
3
0
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.4
NNW
8
1.2
NNW
8
0.6
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
1.3
NW
6
1.4
NW
6
1.5
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
7
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
493
346
302
254
188
136
504
636
427
305
212
168
77
111
152
192
250
259
285
302
298
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
SW
20
NW
5
NNE
10
E
15
WSW
5
S
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
30
NW
20
NNW
20
NNW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
30
NNW
15
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
off
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:59AM2.39m
00:20AM2.51m
12:54PM2.57m
1:18AM2.63m
1:47PM2.74m
2:13AM2.74m
2:37PM2.89m
3:07AM2.80m
3:28PM3.00m
3:59AM2.80m
4:18PM3.04m
4:50AM2.75m
5:09PM3.02m
Low Tide
5:40AM0.51m
6:06PM0.57m
6:36AM0.39m
7:04PM0.39m
7:29AM0.28m
7:59PM0.21m
8:21AM0.19m
8:52PM0.07m
9:11AM0.15m
9:45PM-0.01m
10:00AM0.14m
10:37PM-0.01m
10:49AM0.19m
11:29PM0.05m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:01
9:02
9:02
9:02
 mm
1
Temp °C
29
28
24
27
30
23
30
27
21
22
23
20
25
23
18
24
23
19
25
24
19
Feels °C
27
25
22
26
27
21
29
24
22
21
22
20
23
20
16
20
19
16
20
19
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
9
0.1
S
17
1.4
NNW
8
1.2
NNW
8
0.8
NNW
7
1.3
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
W
10
0.5
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.5
WNW
13
1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
Energy kJ
493
346
6
254
188
61
504
636
427
305
212
168
77
68
40
36
93
259
285
302
298
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.4
WNW
8
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
11
0.5
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
14
0.4
NNW
5
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
5
0.2
S
4
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.6
NW
9
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
SW
12
0.2
WNW
14
0.1
S
11
0.4
WNW
8
0.2
N
9
Energy kJ
5
23
2
2
45
136
11
23
7
1
7
6
51
12
6
20
2
20
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
15
0.2
S
11
0.6
NNW
8
0.4
WNW
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
NW
9
0.1
N
11
0.2
N
10
0.1
S
11
Energy kJ
6
6
4
9
47
21
7
7
7
6
6
6
3
2
8
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
9
0.3
S
2
0.9
NW
8
0.3
NW
2
0.3
NW
3
0.8
NW
6
1.3
NW
6
1.4
NW
6
1.5
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
6
1
NNW
6
1.1
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
5
Energy kJ
302
1
118
1
1
44
111
152
192
250
123
71
82
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Distance (km)
4
0
156
4
11
136
0
0
11
20
20
79
5
5
435
92
198
401
5
5
181
Best forecast wave conditions in Lisboa
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
6
8
7
5
5
5
5
5
9
5
5
5
5
5
7
8
8
9
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Information about the Sao Joao Surf forecast

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

Sao Joao is 4 km (2 miles) from Paco de Arcos. If you plan a holiday in Lisboa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paco de Arcos. Paco de Arcos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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