Engenhoca Surf Break

Lat Long: 14.35° S 38.99° W

Engenhoca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 2 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Engenhoca sea temperature is
26.5°C
1.4° 

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


Engenhoca surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 24 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, E swell with 489 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 8s period with ESE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Engenhoca this week:

The surf forecast for Engenhoca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Engenhoca in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 22nd Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 24th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 11s
Most Powerful 9PM (Thu 24th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
17
Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
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Tuesday
22
Wednesday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
ESE
10
0.7
ESE
10
1.2
ESE
6
1.3
ESE
7
1.7
ESE
7
2
SE
7
1.9
SE
7
1.6
SE
7
1.4
ESE
7
1.3
ESE
7
0.8
ENE
8
0.9
SE
8
0.9
E
8
0.8
E
9
1
ESE
8
1.2
E
8
1.3
E
8
1.2
E
12
1.3
E
12
1.3
E
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
170
85
107
149
311
429
362
240
191
172
77
93
108
97
140
177
201
396
472
449
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
25
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
ENE
15
ENE
10
ENE
5
NE
15
ENE
15
NE
15
NNE
15
ENE
10
NE
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
7:02PM1.42m
7:56AM1.30m
8:11PM1.30m
9:42AM1.22m
10:05PM1.27m
11:34AM1.30m
11:40PM1.38m
12:33PM1.44m
00:34AM1.55m
1:11PM1.60m
1:13AM1.73m
1:43PM1.75m
1:48AM1.89m
Low Tide
1:24AM0.65m
1:49PM0.85m
3:08AM0.75m
4:13PM0.89m
5:12AM0.71m
5:49PM0.80m
6:18AM0.58m
6:38PM0.66m
7:00AM0.43m
7:15PM0.52m
7:35AM0.29m
7:47PM0.39m
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rain showers
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5:28
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5:26
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5:24
5:24
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5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
5:30
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5:30
 mm
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6
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Temp °C
25
24
26
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23
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24
Feels °C
25
25
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27
25
26
25
26
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Information about the Engenhoca Surf forecast

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