Surf Forecasts:
Areia Preta surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, E swell with 526 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Areia Preta this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Areia Preta in the next 16 days are 2.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 12PM. 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 Sunday (Aug 02) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Areia Preta over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – this outlook for Areia Preta is a tough one. We’ve got a 16-day window, but for the first week, the surf just isn’t happening. The whole period is plagued by a persistent cross-onshore wind from the SE, blowing at 12 mph, keeping the ocean choppy and messy. The first real chance of anything rollin’ in is a week away, on August 1st, but that’s still rated as poor surf.
The water temp is sitting at 80°F, which is just about average for this time of year, so no surprises there.
The standout, and really the only blip of interest, happens on Tuesday, August 4th. We see a pulse of swell from the ESE at 6 ft, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind briefly swings to an onshore direction, which is a change from the constant cross-on. The combined energy hits a strong 558 (moderate wave energy). Even then, the call is still “poor surf conditions,” so don’t expect perfection. After that, it’s back to the same old cross-on chop for the rest of the fortnight.
Honestly, for the whole 16 days, there’s not a single day I’d paddle out for. The setup with the consistent cross-on wind and moderate swell suggests this stretch might be more interesting for the kite surfers than anyone looking for a clean wave. It’s a blank run, and in this area, with the swell direction and wind patterns, that’s a pretty normal outcome.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 79 | 85 | 122 | 108 | 102 | 120 | 120 | 112 | 122 | 93 | 110 | 279 | 492 | 429 | 320 | 196 | 177 | 356 | 362 | 403 | 437 |
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-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:52PM2.01m | 4:06AM1.97m | 4:27PM2.06m | 4:42AM2.04m | 5:01PM2.08m | 5:18AM2.08m | 5:34PM2.09m | 5:53AM2.11m | 6:07PM2.08m | 6:28AM2.11m | 6:40PM2.03m | 7:05AM2.08m | 7:15PM1.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:40AM0.26m | 10:04PM0.29m | 10:16AM0.21m | 10:38PM0.22m | 10:52AM0.17m | 11:12PM0.17m | 11:28AM0.16m | 11:45PM0.14m | 12:03PM0.17m | 00:18AM0.13m | 12:38PM0.21m | 00:52AM0.14m | 1:15PM0.29m | 1:29AM0.19m | |||||||
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 | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — |
 | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — |
mm | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 8 | 9 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 7 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 8 | NNE 11 | NNE 11 | NE 10 |
| kJ | 14 | 15 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 7 | 6 | 23 | 11 | 24 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 8 | NNE 10 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 13 | E 10 | E 10 | E 12 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NNE 8 | N 12 | N 12 | NNE 8 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 13 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 15 | S 10 | S 9 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 12 | S 15 | — | — | S 11 | — | S 15 | S 15 | N 12 | N 12 | S 13 | SE 16 |
| kJ | 6 | 6 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 4 | — | — | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 5 | SE 6 | SE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 79 | 85 | 122 | 108 | 102 | 120 | 120 | 112 | 122 | 93 | 110 | 279 | 492 | 429 | 320 | 196 | 177 | 356 | 362 | 403 | 437 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1031 | 1619 | 1619 | 1799 | 2047 | 1070 | 1619 | 1619 | 375 | 375 | 1619 | 1619 | 1533 | 1619 | 1533 | 1533 | 1619 | 1619 | 1533 | 1619 | 68 |
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The above surf forecast table for Areia Preta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Areia Preta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Areia Preta 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 (Areia Preta) 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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