
Surf Forecasts:
Foz do Lizandro surf forecast from 24 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NW swell with 303 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 30 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Foz do Lizandro this week:
The surf forecast for Foz do Lizandro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Foz do Lizandro in the next 16 days are 1.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 30th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Foz do Lizandro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty. Let’s break down the surf situation for the next couple weeks.
Honestly, it’s a rough start. We’re looking at a long stretch of almost nothing. The first nine days are basically a write-off – tiny surf, rubbish wind, just not worth getting wet. You’ll be waiting a while.
The one real bright spot, and the only session I’d mark on the calendar, is Tuesday morning, August 4th at Foz do Lizandro. The swell is around 5ft out of the NW, with a 10-second period. The energy is strong at 483, and the wind is light and offshore from the N at just 3 mph. That’s going to be clean as a whistle – smooth, glassy waves with some real push. The water temp is about what you’d expect for this time of year, nothing out of the ordinary. It’s a river mouth break, so it can be a bit fickle, and it’s a beginner-friendly wave, so don’t be surprised if it gets a little crowded.
Wednesday morning, August 5th also looks decent. The swell is a bit smaller at 4ft from the WNW, but the wind is still light and cross-offshore, so the surface will be clean. The energy is at 266. A solid backup plan.
Saturday morning, August 1st has a clean look with 4ft from the WNW and cross-offshore wind, giving you a bit of shape, but the swell is a little smaller and the energy is high at 491, so it’s worth a look if you’re keen.
After that, the wind craps out again, and the swell fades. The rest of the forecast is all small, choppy, and messy. For the kite surfers, some of those afternoons with 20+ mph cross-shore winds will be way more fun than trying to paddle.
So, save your energy. The only real window is Tuesday, August 4th. Make it count.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | S 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 8 |
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42 | 100 | 159 | 303 | 258 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 27 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 46 | 40 | 37 | 37 | 34 | |
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 | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:56AM2.15m | 00:32AM2.06m | 12:58PM2.24m | 1:29AM2.15m | 1:48PM2.38m | 2:14AM2.28m | 2:30PM2.52m | 2:53AM2.39m | 3:07PM2.67m | 3:28AM2.50m | 3:42PM2.79m | 4:01AM2.57m | 4:15PM2.87m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:31AM1.00m | 6:19PM0.96m | 6:37AM0.96m | 7:19PM0.86m | 7:30AM0.85m | 8:06PM0.72m | 8:14AM0.72m | 8:46PM0.58m | 8:51AM0.58m | 9:22PM0.46m | 9:26AM0.46m | 9:56PM0.36m | 9:59AM0.38m | 10:28PM0.29m | |||||||
6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | |
— | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | S 12 | SW 16 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 8 |
14 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 16 | 27 | 154 | 102 | 119 | 308 | 302 | 266 | 178 | 45 | 38 | 31 | 28 | 34 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 10 | — | — | S 11 | S 15 | S 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 |
14 | 7 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 17 | 56 | 103 | 115 | 13 | 7 | 12 | 23 | 43 | 18 | 37 | 37 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 13 | W 12 | W 8 | WNW 8 | N 11 | NW 10 | N 10 | N 10 | N 9 |
2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 15 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 |
42 | 100 | 159 | 303 | 258 | 311 | 426 | 294 | 200 | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 46 | 40 | 21 | 15 | 12 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 592 | 604 | 245 | 31 | 378 | 232 | 30 | 434 | 38 | 0 | 49 | 30 | 30 | 190 | 30 | 30 | 411 | 30 | 30 | 323 | 28 |
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Information about the Foz do Lizandro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Foz do Lizandro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Foz do Lizandro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Foz do Lizandro 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 (Foz do Lizandro) 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 Foz do Lizandro 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.
Foz do Lizandro is 16 km (10 miles) from the city of Sintra. If you plan a holiday in Ericeira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sintra. Sintra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










