Surf Forecasts:
Matinhos surf forecast from 29 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 2 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 2 Sep, 12AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 12s period, SSE swell with 2,513 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 29 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 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 Saturday (Aug 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matinhos in the next 16 days are 3.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 05) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matinhos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here, and I’ve got the skinny on what’s coming for our local stretch at Matinhos. It’s a point break that’s very consistent and exposed to the south swell, so when it lines up, it can really fire. Water temp’s sitting about average for this time of year, nothing extreme, just your standard late-winter feel.
Right now, things are flat and messy. We’ve got a bit of a wait ahead. The first few days are a write-off – Saturday the 29th and Sunday the 30th are all cross-onshore winds and weak, short-period slop. The waves are poor. It’s not even worth paddling out.
Monday the 31st offers a tiny glimmer. The morning is still poor, but by afternoon, the wind goes glassy. The waves are only 2 ft from the east, but it’s rideable if you’re desperate. Tuesday morning the 1st of September cleans up with a light cross-offshore wind, but the swell is still small and weak. Nothing to get excited about.
Now, here’s the standout. Wednesday the 2nd of September morning. That’s the one. Swell jumps to 6 ft from the south-southeast with a 12-second period – proper groundswell. The wind is glassy. It’s going to be clean, punchy, and have some real power. This is the best on offer. The south-southeast direction is bang on for the optimum south swell, and the point will handle that long period nicely, shaping up some nice lines. This is for intermediate and above – that 6 ft might be a little much for grommets.
Thursday the 3rd still has some juice. Morning is glassy with 4 ft swell from the southeast. Clean conditions, decent waves. After that, it fades through Friday and Saturday, dropping to ankle-biters by the 5th of September.
Then it builds again. Monday the 7th of September morning sees 5 ft from the south-southeast, clean with a cross-offshore breeze. But the real gem is that Monday afternoon – glassy conditions, 5 ft swell, and a 12-second period. Very good surf. Tuesday the 8th morning is also glassy with 5 ft and a 13-second period. Another strong session.
After that, the wind turns onshore and the swell gets messy for a few days. There’s a bit of a lumpy 6 ft from the east on Thursday the 10th, but it’s cross-shore and messy – that setup might be more fun for the kite crew than a paddle surfer.
Friday the 11th of September morning is a last little clean-up: glassy, 3 ft from the southeast with a 13-second period. Worth a dawny. After that, it’s back to small, onshore junk through the 12th and 13th.
So, the standout is Wednesday the 2nd of September morning, with Monday the 7th afternoon and Tuesday the 8th morning as close runners-up. Get out there for those windows.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri night, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||
159 | 113 | 92 | 76 | 58 | 86 | 90 | 96 | 69 | 47 | 79 | 71 | 2513 | 776 | 584 | 450 | 309 | 225 | 159 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 3:53AM1.49m | 4:28PM1.41m | 4:34AM1.49m | 5:07PM1.36m | 5:18AM1.44m | 5:47PM1.27m | 6:06AM1.36m | 6:31PM1.16m | 7:01AM1.26m | 7:20PM1.04m | 8:04AM1.16m | 3:37PM0.74m | 8:19PM0.94m | ||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 11:37AM0.35m | 11:49PM0.23m | 12:17PM0.51m | 00:36AM0.31m | ||||||
— | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
6:00 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 |
Feels °C | 26 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 7 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 8 | SE 7 | SE 7 | E 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 |
159 | 113 | 92 | 76 | 58 | 86 | 90 | 96 | 69 | 44 | 79 | 71 | 1459 | 776 | 584 | 450 | 309 | 225 | 159 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | E 8 | E 8 | — | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
30 | 10 | 10 | 23 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 47 | 51 | — | 58 | 28 | 15 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 6 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | — | — | ESE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | — | S 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 7 | SSE 12 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 3 |
268 | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 59 | 2513 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 120 | 159 | 58 | 120 | 187 | 0 | 58 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 91 | 25 | 0 | 187 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
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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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