
Surf Forecasts:
Matinhos surf forecast from 5 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period, SSE swell with 606 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 7s period with E 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matinhos in the next 16 days are 1.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matinhos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s take a look at what’s on the cards for Matinhos.
The next week and a half is a bit of a mixed bag. We’ve got a few days of small, pretty ordinary waves to start with, but the real standout is shaping up for the second weekend. The ocean is going to come alive, but you’ll need to be patient.
The first proper surfable window is on Wednesday the 5th. It’s nothing to write home about, with just 2ft of swell from the southeast, but the wind is glassy to near calm all day. The water is a very warm 69°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick wettie. The wave energy is weak (103 combined energy), but it’s a small, clean session for a longboard.
Thursday the 6th through Friday the 7th is a write-off. Weak, short-period windswell from the east and poor conditions mean you can leave the board at home. That’s two days of nothing.
The first real standout hits on Saturday the 8th. The morning looks mint. We’re looking at 4ft of SSE groundswell with a period of 13 seconds, and the wind is dead calm. The wave energy jumps to moderate (659 combined energy), and the conditions are described as glassy. This is a great window for an intermediate surfer to get some clean, fun waves at Matinhos point. The swell direction is a solid match for the break.
Sunday the 9th and Monday the 10th are a letdown. The swell sticks around, but the wind turns onshore from the south, ruining the surface. The waves will be choppy and messy.
Tuesday the 11th through Thursday the 13th is more of the same—poor to marginal conditions with a persistent cross-onshore wind, despite some occasional swell. Not worth the paddle out.
Now, for the true standout you need to circle on your calendar: Saturday the 15th. The afternoon is going to be electric. The swell is 6ft from the SSE, with a very long period of 15 seconds. The wind is dead calm, glassy. The combined wave energy is a massive 3248, which is very strong. This is excellent surf for experienced surfers. That long period groundswell will wrap beautifully around the point, offering clean, powerful lines. The water is still warm, but the size and power are for the confident crew. If you’re a beginner, this is too much.
Sunday the 16th morning is still good, with 5ft of SE swell and glassy wind, but it’s a step down from the day before.
Later in the week, Tuesday the 18th afternoon has a glimmer of hope. Winds go light and cross-offshore, with a 6ft swell from the east, but the period is short at 9 seconds. It will be cleaner than the surrounding days, but not a classic.
The forecast beyond the first week is a bit less certain, but the call for the 15th looks solid. Get out there for the morning of the 8th, and be ready for the main event on the 15th.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SE 13 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
58 | 56 | 39 | 41 | 41 | 60 | 57 | 55 | 269 | 421 | 512 | 352 | 209 | 96 | 133 | 289 | 596 | 178 | 192 | 127 | 479 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:53PM1.05m | 9:31AM1.15m | 4:11PM0.64m | 9:55PM0.98m | 5:01AM0.52m | 3:44PM0.70m | 11:02PM0.95m | 4:25AM0.44m | 12:01PM1.19m | 00:07AM0.99m | 1:09PM1.26m | 1:05AM1.06m | 2:05PM1.33m | 1:55AM1.16m | 2:53PM1.36m | 2:40AM1.26m | |||||
Low Tide | 12:57PM0.40m | 1:13AM0.38m | 1:51PM0.56m | 6:02PM0.60m | 5:47AM0.51m | 3:25PM0.70m | 7:11PM0.55m | 4:04AM0.44m | 8:03PM0.50m | 7:38AM0.27m | 8:46PM0.49m | 8:15AM0.17m | 9:18PM0.50m | 8:43AM0.08m | 9:33PM0.52m | ||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 7 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 13 |
34 | 33 | 25 | 41 | 41 | 60 | 57 | 55 | 53 | 421 | 512 | 352 | 209 | 96 | 133 | 289 | 32 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 479 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | E 8 | SSE 13 | — | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 6 | SE 11 | E 9 | — | E 12 | ENE 8 | SSE 13 | E 7 |
58 | 56 | 39 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 72 | 238 | — | 17 | 9 | 17 | 64 | 37 | — | 3 | 19 | 102 | 4 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | ENE 8 | — | E 8 | E 7 | ENE 8 | E 6 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | — |
11 | 5 | — | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | — | 79 | — | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | — | — | — | — | 11 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | — | SSE 10 | — | ENE 8 | — | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | — | — | SSE 13 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 269 | — | 62 | — | 30 | 93 | — | — | 596 | 178 | 192 | 127 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 188 | 180 | 120 | 120 | 121 | 188 | 180 | 120 | 25 |
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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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