
Surf Forecasts:
Matinhos surf forecast from 31 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 7s period, E swell with 130 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 1 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with SSE 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 Saturday (Aug 01) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matinhos in the next 16 days are 1.2m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matinhos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's shaping up for us at Matinhos over the next couple of weeks. It’s a classic point break, very consistent, and it loves a south swell. Truth be told, the waiting game is on. The first week or so is pretty flat, but there's some serious potential lurking way out in the forecast.
Right now, it's quiet. We start off on Friday the 31st of July with just tiny 0.7ft waves from the SSE, period a long 13 seconds, but the energy is weak at 36. The water is sitting at a very unusual 69°, a full 4° warmer than normal for this time of year. It's glassy though, thanks to no wind. It's a nice morning to be in the water, but don't expect a ride.
That theme of tiny, poor surf continues right through the first week and into the second. Saturday the 1st and Sunday the 2nd see a bump to 2ft to 3ft, but the period drops to a crummy 6-7 seconds and the swell direction swings east – not the south we want. The energy is just weak and scattered, barely cracking 90. Even with some glassy mornings, the waves are just too small and weak to bother with. The combined energy doesn't crack 130 until Wednesday the 5th, and even then, the height is only 2ft.
This flat spell stretches all the way through to Thursday the 13th of August. Honestly, it's a big gap of nothing. The morning of the 13th is still showing poor conditions with just 2ft on offer.
But hold onto your board, because things change dramatically on the afternoon of Thursday the 13th. A proper swell shows up. We see a jump to a 3ft wave from the SSE with a period of 17 seconds. The combined energy is a powerful 572. That's a solid, long-period groundswell heading right into the exposed point. The only catch is the cross-onshore wind making it a bit lumpy and the rating is still marginal, but this is the first real pulse of energy we've seen.
The real standout, the one you need to circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 15th of August. This is the time to be at Matinhos. We're looking at 6ft to 6ft of SSE groundswell. The period is a very long 15-16 seconds, and the combined energy is massive, hitting 1341 and then 1771. That's some serious power. The wind is onshore from the southeast, so it won't be perfect, but for a point break that loves this direction, the sets will have plenty of push. For a long-period swell like this, a point break is the place to be, as it won't close out like a beachie would. The size is getting up there, so this one is for the experienced surfers – it's too much for beginners.
It's a long, quiet wait, but that Saturday the 15th has the size and the power to be a heater. Keep an eye on it, but remember it's a long way out, so don't book the day off just yet.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | 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) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | E 6 | E 6 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
17 | 24 | 53 | 31 | 67 | 71 | 78 | 86 | 71 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 52 | 58 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 62 | 44 | 46 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 4:57PM1.37m | 4:57AM1.42m | 5:38PM1.35m | 5:42AM1.39m | 6:21PM1.30m | 6:30AM1.34m | 7:07PM1.23m | 7:23AM1.27m | 7:57PM1.14m | 8:24AM1.20m | 8:53PM1.05m | 9:31AM1.15m | 4:11PM0.64m | 9:55PM0.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:56AM0.03m | 9:58PM0.32m | 10:25AM0.04m | 10:28PM0.29m | 10:57AM0.08m | 11:03PM0.28m | 11:32AM0.15m | 11:42PM0.29m | 12:12PM0.26m | 00:24AM0.33m | 12:57PM0.40m | 1:13AM0.38m | 1:51PM0.56m | 6:02PM0.60m | |||||||
6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | |
— | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | ENE 4 | E 6 | SSE 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | SSE 5 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 |
16 | 24 | 5 | 31 | 7 | 71 | 78 | 86 | 71 | 51 | 53 | 53 | 50 | 52 | 43 | 17 | 42 | 43 | 62 | 44 | 46 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 11 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 11 | E 8 | SE 10 | SSE 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 |
3 | 16 | 53 | 15 | 5 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 12 | 19 | 35 | 58 | 41 | 25 | 33 | 40 | 27 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | ESE 5 | SE 5 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — | S 8 | — | — | — | S 15 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 11 | SSE 5 | — | SE 14 | SE 13 |
17 | 2 | 1 | 11 | 10 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 4 | 7 | 15 | 21 | 15 | 41 | 4 | 8 | — | 8 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | E 7 | E 4 | — | E 6 | ENE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 3 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — |
— | 8 | 12 | — | 67 | 176 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 31 | 13 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 133 | 202 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 186 | 58 | 2 | 198 | 2 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 155 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
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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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