Surf Forecasts:
Matinhos surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 26 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 15s period, SE swell with 816 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SE 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matinhos in the next 16 days are 1.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 26th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matinhos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Imperial
Alright, my friends, let's talk about the home stretch of winter and the start of spring down here. The main event is a solid, extended pulse of southerly groundswell that's going to light up our favourite point, Matinhos.
We're looking at a real treat starting Wednesday the 26th. The morning is a beauty – glassy conditions with a 4ft south-east groundswell packing a 16-second period. That's a serious amount of energy (720) and the point setup is going to make it feel like twice the size. The water is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there. This is the pick of the week, no question. Clean, long lines for the intermediate-to-advanced crew.
Thursday the 27th is another standout morning. More glassy conditions, the swell drops just a touch to 4ft from the south-east, still with a long 14-second period and plenty of energy (638). The offshore flow from the north-northwest will keep it perfect. The paddle out will be easy thanks to the long gaps between sets.
Friday the 28th morning sees a shift. The swell drops to 4ft, but it's now from the east with a short 8-second period (268 energy). The wind is light and offshore, so it'll be clean, but the waves will lack the power and push of the earlier days. Fine for a fun session, but not the same quality.
The weekend gets a bit messy. Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th have small, weak east swell (8 seconds) and tricky onshore winds. The combined energy drops below 200, which is pretty weak. Not worth the paddle. There's a low-energy, inconsistent gap from Saturday afternoon right through to Tuesday morning.
Monday the 1st of September morning is glassy again, but with a tiny 2ft east swell (126 energy). Just not enough push for a good ride.
Now, for the second week, there's another promising window. Wednesday the 10th of September morning is very interesting. We get a return of that long-period south-east groundswell, 3ft at 15 seconds, but the energy reading is a massive 743. That's a lot of grunt for a knee-to-waist high swell. The glassy conditions will make it a dream to surf. It's a longer-range call, so not as certain, but it could be a real gem.
Keep in mind, when the swell gets that long period, it can be a bit too straight for a beach break, but Matinhos is a point, so it's absolutely perfect. Theses bigger swells at the end of the run, like on the 9th of September, get up to 6ft, which is getting into expert territory. The morning of the 9th looks glassy with a solid 6ft south-south-east swell (650 energy), so that's one for the experienced crew only.
All in all, the first few days are the real standouts. Get on it while the getting's good.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | SE 13 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | SSE 7 | SE 9 | ESE 9 | SE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 720 | 784 | 805 | 606 | 357 | 245 | 135 | 144 | 173 | 144 | 165 | 113 | 89 | 89 | 99 | 76 | 69 | 80 | 112 | 236 | 245 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 2:34PM1.34m | 2:31AM1.38m | 3:12PM1.39m | 3:12AM1.45m | 3:50PM1.42m | 3:53AM1.49m | 4:28PM1.41m | 4:34AM1.49m | 5:07PM1.36m | 5:18AM1.44m | 5:47PM1.27m | 6:06AM1.36m | 6:31PM1.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:51PM0.36m | 8:58AM0.03m | 9:02PM0.32m | 9:17AM0.01m | 9:14PM0.27m | 9:37AM0.01m | 9:35PM0.22m | 10:01AM0.04m | 10:02PM0.19m | 10:29AM0.11m | 10:34PM0.17m | 11:01AM0.21m | 11:10PM0.19m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 19 | 1 | — | 3 |
Temp °C | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 32 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 32 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 15 | SE 15 | SE 14 | SE 14 | E 7 | E 8 | SE 12 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 7 | E 9 | SE 9 | E 9 | E 10 |
| kJ | 720 | 784 | 805 | 606 | 357 | 92 | 135 | 66 | 173 | 144 | 165 | 113 | 89 | 89 | 99 | 76 | 46 | 80 | 112 | 175 | 116 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 5 | ENE 5 | E 5 | E 6 | — | SE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SSE 4 | SSE 6 | E 8 | — | E 9 | — | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 8 | 11 | 30 | — | 245 | 96 | 90 | 30 | 10 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 26 | 69 | — | 108 | — | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ENE 5 | — | E 6 | ENE 7 | — | E 8 | ENE 8 | — | SSE 10 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | ESE 9 | SE 10 |
| kJ | — | — | 32 | — | 62 | 186 | — | 144 | 403 | — | 10 | 16 | 28 | 11 | — | — | — | 73 | — | 236 | 245 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 35 | 58 | 159 | 0 | 35 | 58 | 0 | 130 | 188 | 121 |
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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).
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