
Surf Forecasts:
Meia Praia surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 18s period, S swell with 6 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Meia Praia this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Meia Praia in the next 16 days are 0.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Meia Praia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey folks, Rusty here. I’ve had a proper look at the charts for the next couple of weeks, and I’ll be straight with you—it’s a real tough stretch for Meia Praia. The swell is pretty much absent for the entire 16-day run, so we’re looking at a long, dry spell with no real surf to speak of.
Right from Saturday the 18th of July, we’ve got a tiny 0.3ft swell sneaking in from the south, with a very long period of 19 seconds, but it’s carrying hardly any energy (combined energy of all swells directed here is just 7). The wind is a fresh 30 km/h offshore out of the NW, which would normally be great for clean waves, but with that little bump, it’s just a flat, glassy-looking ocean. Water temps are sitting at 70°, which is about average for the time of year, so nothing unusual there.
The situation doesn’t improve. Sunday the 19th through to Monday the 27th of July show zero swell height on most records, and when we do see a tiny 0.3ft from the south, the period drops from 19 seconds down to 12 seconds by the 23rd, and the energy is pathetic—single digits all the way. The wind stays mostly offshore or cross-offshore, keeping the water clean, but there’s simply nothing to ride. It’s a total blank.
Towards the end of the run, around Thursday the 30th of July, a little 0.7ft swell shows up from the ESE with a short period of just 5 seconds, but the wind swings onshore and cross-onshore, kicking up chop and lumpy conditions. The energy is still negligible (combined energy of all swells directed here is 6 or less). By the 1st and 2nd of August, it’s back to flat with onshore breezes. Honestly, the whole setup is more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing if you’re desperate for a fix.
There’s no standout session here, no hidden gem. It’s just one of those periods where the ocean takes a nap. Keep the board in the car, check the forecasts, and hope it changes—it tends not to stay this poor for long.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 19 | NW 5 | NW 5 | S 18 | NW 5 | NW 5 | S 16 | S 16 | NW 5 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
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7 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:14PM3.42m | 6:42AM3.05m | 7:00PM3.22m | 7:30AM2.90m | 7:49PM3.01m | 8:22AM2.77m | 8:44PM2.80m | 9:21AM2.67m | 9:50PM2.64m | 10:29AM2.63m | 11:03PM2.56m | 11:39AM2.67m | 00:13AM2.58m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:32AM0.83m | 12:39PM1.02m | 1:18AM1.02m | 1:29PM1.19m | 2:08AM1.20m | 2:25PM1.35m | 3:04AM1.37m | 3:34PM1.47m | 4:10AM1.47m | 4:53PM1.51m | 5:20AM1.50m | 6:06PM1.45m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
8:52 | — | — | 8:52 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:51 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 28 | 27 | 20 | 28 | 27 | 19 | 31 | 29 | 22 | 30 | 30 | 22 |
Feels °C | 20 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 22 | 16 | 26 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 16 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 19 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 12 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | S 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
7 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 15 | 13 | 3 | 11 | 5 | 22 | 20 | 32 | 32 | 17 | 16 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 6 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 11 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 14 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — |
— | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 10 | S 18 | NW 8 | W 13 | — | S 16 | WNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 |
31 | 31 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 14 | 21 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 35 | 40 | 55 | 72 | 56 | 89 | 124 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 913 | 423 | 372 | 221 | 372 | 187 | 731 | 235 | 91 | 677 | 53 | 51 | 677 | 91 | 184 | 677 | 231 | 330 | 689 | 309 |
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Information about the Meia Praia Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Meia Praia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Meia Praia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Meia Praia 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 (Meia Praia) 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 Meia Praia 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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