
Surf Forecasts:
Matinhos surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, SE swell with 152 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 26 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matinhos this week:
The surf forecast for Matinhos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matinhos in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 26th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matinhos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Righto, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at Matinhos.
Honestly, it’s a pretty grim outlook. We’ve got a massive dry spell with bugger all worth paddling out for. The first surf that’s even remotely rideable doesn’t show up until the 5th of August, so that’s over a week of flat and messy water.
Starting from Sunday the 26th of July, we get a tiny 3ft SE swell with an 8-second period and a clean cross-off wind, but the energy is weak. It’s surfable but very ordinary. Afternoon goes to shambles with an onshore wind. From Monday the 27th of July right through to the start of August, it’s all small, short-period slop – 1ft to 2ft swells, periods as low as 5 seconds, and energy readings that are hardly worth mentioning. Some glassy mornings, but the waves have no power.
Now, around the 5th of August, we get a little bump. Wednesday morning shows the swell building to 3ft from the E, period 7 seconds, with a decent cross-off wind. It’s still only ordinary, and the afternoon gets choppy again.
The only time I’d even suggest you look at the water is Friday morning, the 7th of August. We’ve got a 3ft E swell, 8-second period, and the energy jumps up a bit. The wind is a clean cross-off, and the conditions are clean. It’s the best we’ve got, but it’s still small and short-period. Crowds are often here, so you won’t be alone even on a small day.
Water temp is pretty average for this time of year, no drama there.
Saturday the 8th has a glassy morning with a 2-3ft SSE swell, but it’s nothing special. After that, rain and strong onshore winds move in from Sunday the 9th, and it all goes to shit.
So, bottom line: save your energy. The only day that even qualifies as a paddle is Friday the 7th of August, and it’s a small, ordinary one. Forecasts can change, but right now, it’s a long, flat stretch.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ENE 6 | E 6 | E 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 8 | E 7 |
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152 | 120 | 82 | 54 | 54 | 45 | 44 | 31 | 37 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 23 | 36 | 34 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 8 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 00:28AM1.04m | 1:29PM1.17m | 1:21AM1.11m | 2:16PM1.24m | 2:09AM1.20m | 2:58PM1.29m | 2:52AM1.28m | 3:38PM1.34m | 3:34AM1.35m | 4:17PM1.36m | 4:15AM1.40m | 4:57PM1.37m | |||||||
Low Tide | 7:31AM0.25m | 8:20PM0.50m | 8:09AM0.18m | 8:47PM0.46m | 8:41AM0.12m | 9:05PM0.43m | 9:08AM0.08m | 9:17PM0.40m | 9:31AM0.05m | 9:33PM0.36m | 9:56AM0.03m | 9:58PM0.32m | |||||||
— | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | |
— | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 30 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 27 | 31 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 20 | 17 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | ENE 4 | E 5 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 6 | E 7 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | E 7 | SSE 8 | E 7 |
152 | 120 | 82 | 54 | 54 | 45 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 28 | 33 | 21 | 20 | 36 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 23 | 8 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 14 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 11 | ENE 4 | SSE 12 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 4 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 5 | E 7 | SE 7 |
54 | 67 | 37 | 25 | 3 | 15 | 44 | 31 | 23 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 23 | 11 | 34 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SE 13 | S 6 |
10 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 14 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 16 | 7 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NE 4 | — | ENE 4 | NE 4 | — | ENE 6 | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | ENE 4 |
— | — | — | 7 | — | 6 | 27 | — | 37 | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | 5 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 91 | 130 | 58 | 2 | 16 | 155 | 2 | 155 | 110 | 155 | 198 | 35 |
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Information about the Matinhos Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Matinhos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Matinhos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matinhos 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 (Matinhos) 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 Matinhos 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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