Matinhos Surf Break

Lat Long: 25.70° S 48.47° W

Matinhos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 8 am 13 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Matinhos sea temperature is
21.5°C
2.5° 

Matinhos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Matinhos surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 9AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, E swell with 405 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s 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 1.7m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (-03) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 14th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 9AM (Sat 19th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 20th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matinhos over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright, let's get into it. The next couple of weeks for Matinhos look like a slow starter, but there's some real magic shaping up for the second weekend if you've got a bit of patience.

Right off the bat, Sunday the 13th is a complete write-off – lumpy, cross-onshore wind from the south, and messy 6ft swell with a short period. The water temperature is sitting at 71°F, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so it feels like a tropical bath, but you won't want to be in it for the waves.

Monday the 14th is still no good. The swell drops to 3ft, but we've got cross-shore wind and rain. Nothing doing.

Things finally start to turn on Tuesday the 15th. The morning session offers a glimpse of hope – glassy conditions with the wind swinging light from the SSW, and a 4ft swell from the SE. The energy is moderate (209), and it should be clean, but the wave heights are small. It's surfable, but nothing to write home about. The afternoon gets messy again.

Wednesday the 16th is a weird one. The morning shows some cross-onshore wind and a 3ft swell, but look at that combined energy: 462! That's a solid pulse of moderate-strong energy for such a small height, meaning the period is long (12 seconds). It's groundswell, but the wind is just not cooperating. The afternoon shows a jump to 5ft but the wind switches onshore, making it marginal.

Thursday the 17th morning is worth a paddle. It's glassy again, with SSW wind at only 3 mph, and a 4ft swell from the SSE with that same long 12-second period (energy at 398). This is where the point break at Matinhos starts to show its potential – that long period will wrap nicely around the point, giving you some clean lines if you can time the sets.

Now, here's the standout. Friday the 18th is a sleeper. Morning and afternoon are both glassy, or close to it, with a 5ft swell from the east. The period is short (6 seconds) but the energy is moderate (313 morning, 299 afternoon). It's not a groundswell, but with the wind flat, it'll be clean and fun for the intermediate crowd. The point handles east swell beautifully, so this is a solid session.

But the real winner? Saturday the 19th morning. That's your one to circle. The swell jumps to 6ft from the east, period 8 seconds, and the energy is pumping at 546. More importantly, it's glassy – wind from the east at only 3 mph. This is "expect very good surf conditions." The point at Matinhos will be firing with a clean, lined-up swell. The crowd factor is "often" here, so expect company for this one. You'll want to get out early.

Sunday the 20th morning is almost as good – another 6ft east swell with glassy wind and even higher energy at 645. That's strong wave energy. The afternoon goes cross-onshore again, so the morning window is your only chance.

From Monday the 21st onwards, the swell steadily drops. The 21st has a small 3ft knee-high day with offshore wind in the morning, which is clean but tiny. Tuesday the 22nd through Wednesday the 23rd is poor – cross-onshore and small. Thursday the 24th afternoon has a bump up to 5ft from the ESE (energy 457), but it's a cross-shore wind situation that makes it marginal.

After that, from the 25th through the 28th, it's all downhill. Small swell, poor winds, and energy dropping below 100. These are flat, glassy mornings but with 2ft or less, you're not catching much. The pattern fades into a quiet, small-swell window for the end of the month.

Overall, the first week is a struggle, but the weekend of the 19th and 20th (Saturday and Sunday mornings) are your best bets – glassy, head-high east swell with decent energy. If you can make that window, it'll be worth the wait. The long-period pulses on the 16th and 17th are promising for the point, but the wind needs to be right on the morning of the 17th.

Stay patient, keep an eye on that Saturday morning.

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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 19°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Friday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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268
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144
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332
177
383
Wind (km/h)
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SW
10
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5
W
5
SSW
10
ESE
15
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10
SSE
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SSE
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SSW
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NNE
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WSW
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ESE
15
ENE
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High Tide
4:36PM1.25m
4:52AM1.39m
5:05PM1.20m
5:32AM1.30m
5:35PM1.13m
6:16AM1.20m
6:10PM1.06m
7:08AM1.09m
6:58PM0.98m
8:11AM1.01m
4:05PM0.82m
8:05PM0.92m
9:24AM0.97m
3:38PM0.78m
9:23PM0.91m
Low Tide
9:42AM0.12m
9:41PM0.13m
10:07AM0.19m
10:12PM0.10m
10:34AM0.28m
10:45PM0.11m
11:04AM0.38m
11:20PM0.16m
11:36AM0.48m
00:00AM0.25m
12:13PM0.59m
00:49AM0.37m
1:03PM0.70m
6:04PM0.72m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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