Surf Forecasts:
Mar da Frente surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ESE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, ESE swell with 279 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period with ESE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Mar da Frente this week:
The surf forecast for Mar da Frente over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Mar da Frente in the next 16 days are 1.6m 7s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Mar da Frente over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s happening at Mar da Frente.
Alright, I gotta level with you. The start of this forecast is a total bust. You've got Wednesday the 5th morning showing 6ft of short-period ESE swell, with a moderate energy reading of 531. The wind is a cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph, so it’s clean, but it’s a "marginal" situation. The afternoon drops right off, and from there Wednesday afternoon all the way through the 10th, it’s a wasteland. Scores are zero, conditions are poor with lousy cross-shore winds. You’re looking at a solid five or six days where there’s nothing worth paddling out for.
Things perk up a touch on Tuesday the 11th of August. The morning brings 5ft of swell from the SE, with a strong energy reading of 392. The wind is clean and cross-off from the SSE at 12 mph. It’s still a short-period swell at 7 seconds, but it’s the cleanest wave you’ll see in this first week. Still, it’s only a "marginal" call, so don’t expect perfection.
From there, it’s back to the same old story. Days of 3ft to 4ft E/ESE swell, but with cross or cross-off winds that leave the surface messy. There’s a clean window on the 13th with 4ft from the ESE, but it’s just a brief moment in a long stretch of mediocrity. The second week is more of the same; a lot of short-period, low-quality surf. The 18th shows some 5ft ESE swell, but the winds pick up too much to make it worthwhile.
Honestly, there’s no single day that screams "go." The cleanest surf happens on the 11th and maybe the 13th, but neither has the juice or the consistency to really get your heart pumping. It’s one of those flat, frustrating runs. But hang in there—things usually turn around.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 339 | 173 | 196 | 155 | 150 | 82 | 61 | 64 | 54 | 59 | 64 | 79 | 147 | 156 | 130 | 159 | 181 | 250 | 242 | 147 | 143 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:52PM1.83m | 9:26AM1.77m | 10:03PM1.77m | 10:50AM1.71m | 11:25PM1.79m | 12:18PM1.75m | 00:44AM1.90m | 1:31PM1.88m | 1:48AM2.08m | 2:29PM2.03m | 2:42AM2.26m | 3:18PM2.16m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 2:34PM0.52m | 3:08AM0.57m | 3:43PM0.62m | 4:31AM0.59m | 5:07PM0.65m | 5:59AM0.51m | 6:29PM0.58m | 7:14AM0.36m | 7:36PM0.46m | 8:14AM0.19m | 8:30PM0.32m | 9:05AM0.04m | 9:18PM0.20m | ||||||||
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 | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — |
 | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:21 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | NNE 8 | E 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | E 6 | N 10 | N 10 | E 7 | NE 9 | NNE 9 | E 7 | ESE 7 | NNE 9 | NNE 9 |
| kJ | 178 | 7 | 114 | 3 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 9 | 79 | 2 | 2 | 130 | 3 | 8 | 150 | 136 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 13 | NE 8 | SE 13 | NE 8 | N 7 | N 10 | N 10 | SE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | NE 10 | E 13 | S 13 | NNE 9 | NNE 11 | NE 11 | E 11 |
| kJ | 8 | 5 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 5 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 12 | — | ESE 9 | SE 13 | NE 8 | SE 13 | NE 8 | SE 12 | N 10 | S 15 | SE 15 | N 10 | — | SSE 12 | S 11 | S 13 | — | E 12 | E 12 | S 17 | S 16 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 8 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 2 | — | 27 | 9 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | 6 | 20 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 6 | E 6 | E 5 | E 6 | ENE 6 | E 7 | E 7 | — | E 7 | E 7 | ESE 7 | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 339 | 173 | 196 | 155 | 150 | 82 | 61 | 64 | 54 | 59 | 64 | 43 | 147 | 156 | — | 159 | 181 | 250 | 242 | 147 | 143 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 773 | 1564 | 1564 | 732 | 1586 | 1670 | 814 | 1970 | 1745 | 820 | 2162 | 2008 | 821 | 1586 | 0 | 1564 | 1564 | 980 | 981 | 1653 | 346 |
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The above surf forecast table for Mar da Frente provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Mar da Frente can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Mar da Frente 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 (Mar da Frente) 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).
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