
Surf Forecasts:
Matinhos surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 16 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 10s period, SSE swell with 669 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s 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 (Sep 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matinhos in the next 16 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Friday (Sep 11) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 10th Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matinhos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here again, same story, different numbers.
First up, if you're looking for something to ride right now, you're gonna be disappointed. The first real chance of a surfable wave doesn't show until Wednesday the 9th over at Matinhos, and even then it's a real scrappy little affair. We're talkin' a tiny 2.3ft SSE swell, but the wind is onshore and the energy is weak at 221. The water's 69.9°, which is much warmer than usual for this time of year – that's a nice little bonus, but it won't make up for the lack of decent waves.
Forget the rest of that week, honestly. Thursday the 10th is flat, and Friday the 11th is a right-off with junk wind. The weekend of the 12th and 13th sees the swell push up over 7ft and the energy jumps into moderate to strong territory (like 721 on Sunday afternoon), but it's all onshore wind. That's gonna be a mess – lookin' more like a kite session than anything you'd want a proper surfboard for.
There's a glimmer of hope on Monday morning, September 15th. The wind goes glassy offshore, the sky is clear, and you've got a clean, small wave – 3.3ft from the E with a light 3 mph W breeze. The energy is a moderate 233. It's not gonna blow your mind, but for a paddle out in the morning or the afternoon, that's the best call for that window. Tuesday the 16th is blown out again.
Now, the real standout, the one I'm getting a little excited about, is Thursday afternoon, September 17th. We get a solid 3.9ft SE groundswell with a period of 12 seconds – that's proper energy (431). The wind goes glassy, dead calm. Matinhos is a point break, and a long-period SE swell like this is exactly what that place was built for. That afternoon session is the highlight of the whole outlook. It'll be clean, easy to paddle out between sets, and should offer some lovely lines. Just keep an eye on that S optimum swell direction in the guidance – the swell is coming from SSE, which is close, but not perfect.
The following week stays small but has a few more glassy windows. Sunday, September 20th is another double-whammy of good conditions, with a glassy morning and afternoon on a 3.6ft to 3.3ft ESE swell. The energy is moderate, around 228. It's a nice, easy end to the fortnight. Wednesday the 23rd also has a glassy afternoon with a 4.9ft SE swell, but the period is a short 6 seconds, so it'll be a bit lumpy and weak.
Overall, it's a pretty average run for the next few weeks. The first week is basically a write-off. The second week has some windows of clean, glassy surf, but nothing above chest-high. The Thursday the 17th afternoon is your best bet – get on it.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 105mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 86mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | E 8 | SSE 12 | SSE 16 | SE 14 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | SE 9 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
85 | 76 | 101 | 171 | 102 | 76 | 82 | 19 | 612 | 412 | 402 | 384 | 395 | 189 | 630 | 616 | 181 | 130 | 167 | 78 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:17AM1.36m | 3:03PM1.34m | 2:57AM1.43m | 3:36PM1.33m | 3:36AM1.46m | 4:07PM1.30m | 4:14AM1.45m | 4:36PM1.25m | 4:52AM1.39m | 5:05PM1.20m | 5:32AM1.30m | 5:35PM1.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:47PM0.46m | 8:46AM0.03m | 8:38PM0.39m | 9:00AM0.04m | 8:49PM0.29m | 9:19AM0.07m | 9:13PM0.20m | 9:42AM0.12m | 9:41PM0.13m | 10:07AM0.19m | 10:12PM0.10m | 10:34AM0.28m | 10:45PM0.11m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:04 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 1 | 36 | 35 | 12 | 5 | 1 | — | 13 | 2 | 3 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 24 | 14 | 8 | — | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 20 | 22 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | ENE 6 | E 8 | SSE 12 | E 5 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | — | SSE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 9 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 |
76 | 76 | 57 | 55 | 45 | 76 | 28 | 17 | 49 | 33 | 21 | — | 395 | 189 | 8 | 452 | 181 | 130 | 167 | 78 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 16 | E 7 | SE 13 | SE 13 | E 8 | SE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 12 | SE 9 | SE 8 | SE 11 | — |
85 | 68 | 101 | 171 | 38 | 41 | 7 | 19 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 15 | 20 | 67 | 63 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SE 9 | E 15 | SSE 6 | SE 14 | SE 13 | — | SSE 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 8 | SSE 11 | SE 12 | — | — |
60 | 19 | 4 | 3 | 102 | 7 | — | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 36 | 24 | 36 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | E 8 | NE 6 | — | E 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | E 6 | ESE 8 | E 8 | SW 4 | — | SSE 2 | SE 5 |
— | — | — | 114 | 72 | — | 82 | — | 612 | 412 | 402 | 384 | 326 | 109 | 630 | 616 | 14 | — | 1 | 55 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 202 | 69 | 185 | 192 | 121 | 187 | 350 | 187 | 130 | 130 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 58 |
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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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