Surf Forecasts:
Matosinhos surf forecast from 26 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, WNW swell with 1,007 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Matosinhos this week:
The surf forecast for Matosinhos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matosinhos in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matosinhos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for the next couple of weeks.
The short story is, we're staring down a long, flat spell. The first week is mostly a write-off thanks to messy winds and a lack of decent swell, and the second week looks like a total washout. There’s a brief window of big, powerful swell around the end of August, but it's too much for the local setup. It’s going to be a tough run for a paddle.
The only real hope comes on Sunday, August 30th. We’ve got a bit of a pulse arriving. The morning is looking glassy with a calm wind, and a clean 4ft groundswell from the WNW with a solid 11-second period. The combined energy is moderate at 300. It’s not a world-beater, but with the wind dead flat, it’s your best chance for a clean, fun session. The water is sitting at 64°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, so don't forget the booties.
Before that, Friday, August 28th offers a much bigger swell, pushing 8ft from the WNW with a 10-second period. That’s some serious energy (1038), but it’s too big and powerful for Matosinhos. The waves would be closing out and dangerous, so you’d be better off watching from the sand. The wind is onshore, too, so it’s a pass for the paddle.
The rest of the window is a grind. After that Sunday session, the swell drops off quickly and the winds turn cross-on and choppy. From Monday through to the end of the forecast, we’re looking at tiny, weak waves—often under 3ft—with poor conditions. There are a few glassy mornings, but the swell is just too small to be worth your time. It’s a long dry spell, so if you’re desperate, make that Sunday morning count.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Thu morning, calm by Sat morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Sat night, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||
Wed 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 207 | 191 | 208 | 100 | 253 | 834 | 872 | 385 | 169 | 95 | 133 | 241 | 246 | 168 | 226 | 341 | 345 | 231 | 207 | 232 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:49AM3.03m | 2:05PM3.17m | 2:22AM2.88m | 2:40PM3.01m | 3:00AM2.71m | 3:24PM2.84m | 3:53AM2.56m | 4:27PM2.68m | 5:15AM2.46m | 5:58PM2.61m | 6:54AM2.52m | 7:30PM2.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:44PM0.83m | 7:50AM0.91m | 8:17PM0.98m | 8:23AM1.06m | 8:55PM1.15m | 9:02AM1.23m | 9:43PM1.31m | 9:56AM1.40m | 10:51PM1.44m | 11:17AM1.51m | 00:25AM1.46m | 1:00PM1.46m | 1:52AM1.32m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — |
 | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | 6 | 10 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 17 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WSW 7 | NW 8 | SW 6 | W 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 18 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 7 | 191 | 16 | 72 | 253 | 834 | 872 | 385 | 169 | 95 | 133 | 241 | 246 | 168 | 226 | 6 | 345 | 231 | 9 | 232 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | W 12 | W 7 | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 16 | — | SW 15 |
| kJ | 5 | — | 3 | 100 | 130 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 60 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | — | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | NW 8 | WNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | 21 | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | WSW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 10 | NW 6 | — | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | 207 | — | 208 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 341 | 141 | — | 207 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 163 | 59 | 54 | 163 | 7 | 3 | 163 | 2 | 2 | 159 | 2 | 59 | 73 | 16 | 16 | 159 | 16 | 40 | 246 | 16 |
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The above surf forecast table for Matosinhos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Matosinhos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Matosinhos 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 (Matosinhos) 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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