Surf Forecasts:
Fonte da Telha surf forecast from 8 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with 428 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Fonte da Telha this week:
The surf forecast for Fonte da Telha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Fonte da Telha in the next 16 days are 1.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Wed 12th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Fonte da Telha over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let’s talk surf for the next couple of weeks.
We’re looking at a pretty slow start, I’m not gonna lie. For the first eight days, from Saturday the 8th through to the morning of Saturday the 15th, it’s a real struggle. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the water looks like a washing machine. You’re not missing much if you leave the board in the shed.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on the morning of Sunday the 16th. Fonte da Telha sees a bump in swell to 5ft out of the NW, and a light offshore breeze from the N tidies things up. The wave energy is moderate (359), and the cross-offshore wind should give you some clean lines. It’s still a beginner-friendly spot, so don’t expect barrels, but it’ll be a fun session.
Then, keep your eyes on the morning of Monday the 17th. That’s the standout. The swell holds at 6ft from the NW, but the wind goes glassy, dead calm from the SW. The combined energy jumps to a solid 568 (moderate to strong), and the water temp is 69°, which is about average for this time of year. This is the one to circle on the calendar. For a beginner break, having glassy conditions on a chest-high swell is a gift. Just be aware that this spot gets crowded often, so get there early.
After that, it’s a mixed bag again. The morning of Thursday the 20th offers another clean session with a glassy NW wind and 4ft swell, but it’s not as powerful. The final decent window is the morning of Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd, with clean offshore winds from the NE and E respectively, and the swell sitting around 4ft to 4ft. The energy is moderate (228 and 280), so it’ll be rideable but not epic.
Honestly, the 17th is your best bet. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Sat night, fresh winds from the NW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 26 | 73 | 40 | 69 | 108 | 76 | 34 | 114 | 30 | 23 | 47 | 50 | 65 | 251 | 115 | 118 | 428 | 132 | 92 | 311 | 69 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:07AM2.24m | 11:51PM2.21m | 12:24PM2.41m | 1:03AM2.36m | 1:27PM2.64m | 2:01AM2.54m | 2:20PM2.87m | 2:50AM2.69m | 3:07PM3.05m | 3:35AM2.79m | 3:50PM3.14m | 4:17AM2.82m | 4:32PM3.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:31PM0.71m | 6:02AM0.70m | 6:48PM0.52m | 7:09AM0.53m | 7:49PM0.29m | 8:04AM0.34m | 8:40PM0.08m | 8:51AM0.17m | 9:26PM-0.05m | 9:34AM0.07m | 10:08PM-0.10m | 10:15AM0.03m | 10:47PM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 |
Feels °C | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | N 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 10 | WNW 7 | NW 7 | W 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | NNW 12 | W 10 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | S 12 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 26 | 4 | 40 | 69 | 17 | 76 | 14 | 2 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 50 | 65 | 3 | 115 | 118 | — | 132 | 92 | 3 | 65 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | S 11 | NW 12 | NW 11 | S 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 12 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | — | NW 10 | NW 5 | — | NNW 9 | WNW 12 | — | — | S 12 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 3 | 6 | 19 | 2 | 15 | 21 | 3 | 11 | 4 | — | 17 | 16 | — | 9 | 14 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 5 | — | N 7 | S 11 | — | S 11 | S 12 | — | NW 14 | NW 13 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 3 | — | 7 | 6 | — | — | 15 | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | WNW 8 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 7 | — | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | WNW 10 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 10 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 9 | NW 6 |
| kJ | 1 | 73 | 5 | — | 108 | — | 34 | 114 | 30 | 23 | 47 | 28 | — | 251 | 35 | 22 | 428 | 51 | 50 | 311 | 69 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 84 | 449 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 6 | 15 | 493 | 75 | 75 | 444 | 20 | 6 | 171 | 6 | 15 | 358 | 15 | 81 | 598 | 20 |
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