Surf Forecasts:
Meia Praia surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 13s period, SW swell with 7 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 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Meia Praia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, let's take a look at what's cookin' for Meia Praia.
Right, I'm not gonna sugarcoat it... the next couple of weeks are looking pretty bleak. This stretch of coast has almost nothing on offer for a surfer. There are long gaps, days on end, where there’s literally no rideable swell to speak of. The whole first week and a half is just flat. We're talking from Sunday the 23rd of August all the way through to the morning of Monday the 7th of September – that's a massive dry spell with nothing but wind and flat water. The ocean is basically just a lake out there. It's the kind of run that makes you wanna take up golf, but the forecast can always change, so don't lose all hope just yet.
Finally, on the afternoon of Monday the 7th of September, there's a flicker of life. A tiny bit of swell shows up, coming in from the ESE at a measly 3 ft. The period is a short, choppy 7 seconds, so it's not gonna have any grunt. The combined energy is still weak, just 76, which is barely a tickle. The saving grace is the wind, which turns offshore from the NW at 18 mph, cleaning things right up. For a beginner, this might just be a fun little session to get wet and work on the pop-up, but for anyone else, it's a skunk.
The water temp is sitting at about 68°, which is a bit colder than normal for this time of year. It’s not a freezing plunge, but you'll feel that difference.
Honestly, there’s nothing here that qualifies as a standout. The best bet, if you are absolutely jonesing, is that Monday afternoon on the 7th of September, when the offshore wind makes the most of a tiny dribble. But if you're looking for a proper wave, this ain't the place, and it ain't the time.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 |
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 kJ | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-off | off | glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:15PM2.67m | 00:52AM2.59m | 1:07PM2.84m | 1:36AM2.76m | 1:48PM3.02m | 2:11AM2.93m | 2:23PM3.19m | 2:44AM3.08m | 2:56PM3.33m | 3:15AM3.19m | 3:27PM3.43m | 3:46AM3.27m | 3:59PM3.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:46PM1.39m | 6:55AM1.42m | 7:30PM1.22m | 7:36AM1.24m | 8:05PM1.06m | 8:10AM1.07m | 8:36PM0.91m | 8:41AM0.92m | 9:06PM0.79m | 9:12AM0.80m | 9:36PM0.70m | 9:42AM0.72m | 10:06PM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — |
 | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — |
mm | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 14 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 811 | 682 | 587 | 542 | 418 | 287 | 173 | 117 | 66 | 33 | 2 | 64 | 133 | 130 | 151 | 538 | 252 | 106 | 337 | 25 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | 45 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 13 | N 8 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | NE 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | NNE 3 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 28 | — | — | 79 | — | 1 | 676 | 743 | — | 279 | 246 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 78 | 423 | 78 | 388 | 535 | 6 | 7 | 25 | 20 | 78 | 730 | 20 | 7 | 20 | 40 | 30 | 40 | 7 | 40 | 489 | 96 |
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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).
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