Surf Forecasts:
Matosinhos surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, W swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 12s period, W swell with 1,084 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Matosinhos in the next 16 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Matosinhos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk surf, because this one’s going to take some patience.
We’re in a flat, windy mess right now. From the start through the end of August, conditions are mostly rubbish—onshore winds, short-period stuff, nothing that’ll get you excited. There’s a big stretch of nothing but “poor surf conditions” until Friday, August 28th. Don’t bother waxing up before that.
Friday morning, August 28th, at Matosinhos (beach and reef), it all comes together. Swell is a clean 6 ft from the northwest with a 10-second period, and wind is light offshore from the northeast. The surface is glassy, no chop. Combined swell energy is 644—solid moderate power. This is the best window of the whole forecast. Crowds can be an issue here, just so you know.
Saturday morning, the 29th, still has a small clean window—swell drops to 3 ft, still offshore wind from the north, but the energy is weak at 103. Fine for a tiny log, nothing more.
Then it’s back to poor or marginal conditions for nearly a week. You’re waiting until Sunday morning, September 6th for the next real opportunity. That morning is glassy with a 4 ft swell out of the west-northwest, 11-second period, and 407 combined energy—moderate, clean, and lined up. Wind from the north-northeast is super light. That’s your second standout.
Monday, September 7th has a huge 22-second groundswell from the west with energy reading 1994—massive, but the wind is cross-on and messy. Tuesday, September 8th brings a 8 ft swell with a 14-second period and light cross-shore wind, but the forecast says it’s too big for the break. Only for experts if you push it.
Water temperature is 64°F, which is about 3°F colder than normal for late August—you’ll want a thicker suit.
So: Friday morning, August 28th is your clear winner. Sunday morning, September 6th is your other solid option. Everything else is a no-go.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon afternoon, calm by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 20°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Mon 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | SSW 5 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 701 | 203 | 72 | 66 | 47 | 33 | 229 | 316 | 265 | 355 | 600 | 644 | 386 | 213 | 103 | 67 | 95 | 91 | 91 | 122 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:50AM3.25m | 1:03PM3.41m | 1:19AM3.16m | 1:33PM3.31m | 1:49AM3.03m | 2:05PM3.17m | 2:22AM2.88m | 2:40PM3.01m | 3:00AM2.71m | 3:24PM2.84m | 3:53AM2.56m | 4:27PM2.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:43PM0.64m | 6:49AM0.71m | 7:13PM0.72m | 7:19AM0.79m | 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 | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — |
 | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — |
mm | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | WSW 6 | W 6 | NW 6 | WSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | — | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 203 | 72 | 66 | 47 | 8 | 229 | 316 | 265 | — | 600 | 644 | 386 | 213 | 103 | 67 | 95 | 91 | 91 | 122 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 13 | SSW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 12 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 16 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | W 10 | SW 12 | W 7 | W 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 2 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | — | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 701 | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | 355 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 165 | 3 | 163 | 163 | 3 | 530 | 163 | 26 | 77 | 163 | 2 | 2 | 159 | 2 | 2 | 159 | 16 | 59 | 159 | 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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