
Surf Forecasts:
Bolina surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, NW swell with 2,784 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 16s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Bolina this week:
The surf forecast for Bolina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bolina in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3.0m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sat 19th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolina over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Thu night, calm by Sat morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 12 | S 16 | SW 16 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 5 | 10 | 430 | 313 | 2784 | 1186 | 1452 | 1094 | 880 | 673 | 558 | 330 | 260 | 478 | 469 | 383 | 202 | 620 | 1130 | 1064 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | off | cross-on | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:22PM2.66m | 7:45AM2.69m | 8:24PM2.46m | 8:58AM2.55m | 10:00PM2.37m | 10:35AM2.54m | 11:37PM2.45m | 11:57AM2.67m | 00:39AM2.62m | 12:51PM2.86m | 1:21AM2.81m | 1:32PM3.06m | 1:56AM3.00m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:01PM1.38m | 1:14AM1.52m | 1:59PM1.57m | 2:15AM1.70m | 3:36PM1.68m | 4:06AM1.78m | 5:25PM1.62m | 5:44AM1.67m | 6:30PM1.45m | 6:40AM1.49m | 7:12PM1.26m | 7:20AM1.28m | 7:47PM1.07m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 23 | 22 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 12 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | S 12 | SW 16 | NW 9 | NW 14 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 7 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 |
1391 | 3 | 10 | 430 | 313 | 2784 | 1186 | 1452 | 1094 | 880 | 673 | 558 | 330 | 251 | 478 | 469 | 383 | 202 | 154 | 1130 | 1064 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 16 | S 11 | NW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NNW 8 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | NW 13 | NW 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 |
3 | 5 | 3 | 39 | 8 | 8 | 307 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 173 | 260 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 63 | 620 | 46 | 107 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 15 | S 11 | — | SW 14 | — | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 10 | S 12 | — | S 12 | — | S 13 | WNW 11 | — | S 16 |
— | — | — | 9 | 2 | — | 8 | — | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 78 | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | — | NNW 5 | — | NNW 7 | — |
— | 1131 | 1118 | 343 | 547 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 43 | — | 153 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 190 | 100 | 7 | 192 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 | 4 | 163 | 0 | 4 | 70 | 0 | 0 | 188 | 0 |
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Information about the Bolina Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Bolina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Bolina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Bolina 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 (Bolina) 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 Bolina 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.
Bolina is 1 km (1 miles) from Estoril. If you plan a holiday in Lisboa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Estoril. Estoril has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










