Surf Forecasts:
Bolina surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 29 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, W swell with 1,412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period with W 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 Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Bolina in the next 16 days are 2.2m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Bolina over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the SW by Mon morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
39 | 39 | 1179 | 762 | 575 | 572 | 956 | 705 | 242 | 157 | 121 | 60 | 69 | 145 | 204 | 390 | 284 | 147 | 262 | 430 | 1040 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 11:18AM2.61m | 00:08AM2.52m | 12:32PM2.73m | 1:09AM2.66m | 1:24PM2.90m | 1:53AM2.82m | 2:05PM3.08m | 2:29AM2.98m | 2:40PM3.24m | 3:01AM3.12m | 3:12PM3.38m | 3:31AM3.23m | 3:44PM3.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:55AM1.71m | 5:58PM1.60m | 6:15AM1.62m | 7:00PM1.45m | 7:09AM1.47m | 7:44PM1.28m | 7:50AM1.30m | 8:19PM1.11m | 8:25AM1.13m | 8:51PM0.96m | 8:57AM0.98m | 9:22PM0.84m | 9:28AM0.86m | 9:52PM0.76m | |||||||
6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | 15 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 21 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 13 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 13 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | N 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | SW 11 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | SW 11 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
346 | 253 | 1179 | 762 | 575 | 572 | 5 | 705 | 242 | 157 | 121 | 60 | 69 | 5 | 204 | 390 | 5 | 147 | 262 | 430 | 1040 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 9 | N 8 | N 8 | NNW 8 | SW 13 | NNW 8 | S 6 | N 7 | SW 12 | W 10 | NW 10 | SW 11 | NW 9 | SW 11 | — | NNW 8 | NW 12 | S 10 | — |
39 | 39 | 113 | 50 | 33 | 12 | 7 | 12 | 27 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 78 | 5 | — | 37 | 6 | 2 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | — | S 13 | NNW 8 | SW 12 | W 10 | SW 12 | W 9 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | NNW 10 | S 11 | — | — |
20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | — | 3 | 11 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 30 | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SSW 5 | S 6 | S 5 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | WNW 7 | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 80 | 149 | 83 | 956 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 145 | — | — | 284 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 432 | 32 | 113 | 76 | 113 | 438 | 247 | 6 | 0 | 495 | 77 | 0 | 437 | 0 | 6 | 383 | 0 | 7 | 207 | 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.











