
Surf Forecasts:
Matinhos surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 7s period, E swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, SSE swell with 108 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matinhos in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 8s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 9th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matinhos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's look at what's on the table for the coming weeks.
Honestly, right now it's pretty flat. We’re looking at a big gap of surf that just isn't worth paddling out for. The first week and a half or so at Matinhos is a write-off. We've got tiny, weak swell from the east with periods around 7 to 8 seconds, and the wind is all over the place – mostly cross-onshore or just messy. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, sitting at 68°F, but that's about the only positive.
The first real sign of life shows up on the morning of Wednesday, August 5th. It's still small, with a 2ft swell from the SSE, but the period jumps to 11 seconds and the energy is moderate (119). The wind is glassy calm, which is a major positive. The conditions are still described as "very ordinary," but it's the first hint of something better. The afternoon turns onshore again, so that morning window is the only shot.
We then hit another dry spell until Monday, August 10th. The swell starts to build on the Monday morning, hitting 5ft from the SSE, but the wind is a strong onshore of 12 mph from the SE, making it a complete mess. The energy is ramping up though (328), and by Monday afternoon it's 6ft from the SSE with a moderate energy of 404. The wind is still cross-onshore, so it's going to be choppy and pretty ugly.
The best bet in the whole 16-day window looks like Tuesday, August 11th and Wednesday, August 12th. On Tuesday morning, we have a 5ft swell from the SSE, a period of 10 seconds, and a strong wave energy of 553. The wind is a light cross-shore from the SW, which is better than onshore. The forecast calls it "marginal," but it's the best we've got. The afternoon cleans up a bit more with a 5ft swell and a 13-second period, giving a strong energy of 746. The wind is still light and cross-shore. Wednesday the 12th morning is similar, with a 4ft swell from the SSE and a 14-second period, but the energy is still strong (574). The afternoon sees the energy spike to a massive 1094 with a 5ft swell from the SSE and a 13-second period. Winds are light and cross-shore. These are the standout days.
However, keep in mind that long-period swell (over 11 seconds) at a point break like Matinhos can be a good thing. It should bring some nice, lined-up waves, but the sets will be more spread out, so you'll have to be patient. The swell direction is from the SSE, which is close to the optimum S direction for this spot. It's a point break, so it should handle the long period better than a beach break.
After that, the surf drops off again. By Friday, August 14th, the swell is fading and the wind gets messy with light rain. The energy is still moderate (547 on Friday morning), but the conditions are poor. The rest of the run into August 17th is just small, weak, and mostly onshore. The morning of Monday, August 17th has a 4ft swell from the ESE with a short 8-second period, and it's glassy, but it's only a 1 out of 10. It's just not enough.
So, to wrap it up: don't waste your time for the first 9 days. The real window is Tuesday, August 11th and Wednesday, August 12th. That's where the size and the energy are, and the wind is manageable. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | ||||||||||||||
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) | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
61 | 54 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 23 | 60 | 69 | 58 | 56 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 28 | 42 | 42 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-on | on | glassy |
High Tide | 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 | 5:01AM0.52m | 3:44PM0.70m | 11:02PM0.95m | 4:25AM0.44m | 12:01PM1.19m | 00:07AM0.99m | ||||
Low Tide | 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 | 5:47AM0.51m | 3:25PM0.70m | 7:11PM0.55m | 4:04AM0.44m | 8:03PM0.50m | ||||||
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | |
5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 31 | 34 | 26 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 30 | 33 | 26 | 17 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 5 |
61 | 54 | 37 | 37 | 36 | 23 | 23 | 35 | 50 | 35 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 28 | 42 | 42 | 22 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 5 | SSE 4 | S 4 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | ENE 4 | SSE 8 | — | E 8 |
2 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 22 | 19 | 60 | 69 | 58 | 56 | 39 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | — | 28 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | S 11 | SE 13 | SE 13 | SSE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | — | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 9 |
1 | — | 2 | 6 | 7 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 5 | — | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 6 | — | — | 8 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 | — | NE 2 | — | S 4 | SSE 5 | — |
6 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 1 | — | 10 | 39 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 186 | 18 | 69 | 273 | 2 | 2 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 2 | 16 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 155 | 186 | 187 | 2 |
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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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