Surf Forecasts:
Meia Praia surf forecast from 29 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 29 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, ESE swell with 21 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 0.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 29) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Meia Praia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Time to get real about the surf outlook for Meia Praia. I’ve looked over the numbers, and I’ve got to be straight with you – this is a tough stretch.
Right off the bat, we’re looking at a long, dry spell. The first real chance of anything rideable is a tiny, weak pulse on Tuesday afternoon, the 28th of July. The swell is from the ESE at 3 ft, but the period is a short, weak 6 seconds. The combined energy is a measly 52 – that’s barely a ripple. To make matters worse, the water is a chilly 64°, which is a massive 7° colder than normal for this time of year. That’s a serious cold snap, so bring a thick steamer if you’re even thinking about getting in. The wind is onshore from the ESE at 15 km/h, so it’s going to be bumpy and messy. Honestly, it’s poor surf conditions.
From Wednesday the 29th of July right through to Saturday the 8th of August, it’s a near-total flat spell. We’re talking days of zero combined energy, with a few days showing a tiny 0.3 ft or 0.7 ft bump from the SE or ESE with a 5-second period. The energy numbers are all single digits (1, 2, or 3). The wind does go offshore or cross-offshore a lot during this period, but with no swell to work with, it’s just clean, flat water. There’s absolutely nothing to surf.
We finally see a tiny bit of life starting on Sunday morning, the 9th of August, but it’s the same story – 0.3 ft from the SE with a 5-second period and a combined energy of 1. The wind is a cross-offshore from the NNW, but it’s still not enough to get excited about.
The outlook doesn’t improve. From Monday the 10th onward, it’s back to flat conditions with onshore or cross-onshore winds. The ESE wind is on again at 10 to 15 km/h, which just makes for a choppy, unappealing surface.
The bottom line, folks, is that there are no good surf options in this 16-day window. Meia Praia is an inconsistent spot, and this run of flatness is a normal part of the pattern here. It’s one of those times where you’re better off leaving the boards in the shed and waiting for the next change. The forecasts can always turn around, but for now, it’s a solid no-go.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Sat morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | NW 10 | E 5 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | NW 7 | SE 5 | SE 5 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | S 13 | WNW 9 | S 13 | WNW 8 |
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 kJ | 11 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 3:21PM3.26m | 3:42AM3.07m | 3:54PM3.33m | 4:14AM3.12m | 4:27PM3.36m | 4:46AM3.14m | 4:59PM3.36m | 5:19AM3.12m | 5:33PM3.31m | 5:55AM3.08m | 6:10PM3.23m | 6:35AM3.01m | 6:53PM3.10m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:05AM1.02m | 9:33PM0.90m | 9:36AM0.94m | 10:04PM0.84m | 10:08AM0.89m | 10:35PM0.82m | 10:40AM0.87m | 11:07PM0.82m | 11:13AM0.89m | 11:41PM0.86m | 11:49AM0.95m | 00:19AM0.94m | 12:31PM1.05m | 1:02AM1.05m | |||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 20 | 31 | 30 | 24 | 34 | 33 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 20 | 27 | 26 | 20 | 25 | 25 | 20 |
Feels °C | 25 | 23 | 17 | 26 | 23 | 17 | 28 | 27 | 21 | 31 | 28 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | W 10 | NW 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | N 10 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 45 | 29 | 46 | 16 | 36 | 22 | 32 | 8 | 49 | 32 | 57 | 57 | 57 | 37 | 49 | 45 | 47 | 45 | 47 | 2 | 78 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 10 | NW 8 | — | WNW 9 | W 11 | — | WNW 9 | SE 5 | NW 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | N 7 | S 13 | N 8 | S 13 | W 11 |
| kJ | 9 | 22 | — | 37 | 3 | — | 8 | 10 | — | 64 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 5 | ESE 4 | W 8 | E 5 | — | — | SE 5 | SE 5 | — | SE 5 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | S 13 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 3 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 3 | NW 3 | WNW 4 | WNW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 7 | 14 | 32 | 14 | 52 | 68 | 31 | 61 | 80 | 30 | 42 | 19 | 20 | 29 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 90 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 30 | 621 | 76 | 96 | 741 | 389 | 44 | 379 | 40 | 20 | 520 | 51 | 20 | 386 | 76 | 76 | 221 | 76 | 96 | 218 | 7 |
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