Surf Forecasts:
Meia Praia surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.1m), 13s period, S swell with 3 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 9s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.1m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Meia Praia over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s get straight into it. Looking at the forecast, I gotta be honest with you – the next 16 days are a real struggle for waves around here. We’re staring down the barrel of a long, flat spell that’s gonna test your patience. There’s a big gap from the start right through to the end of the forecast period, with no real surf to get excited about.
The first opportunity, and I use that word loosely, is on the morning of Thursday, August 6th, at Meia Praia. We’re talking about a tiny 0.3 ft swell from the south, with a period of 12 seconds. The combined energy of all swells is a measly 3, which is basically nothing. The water is a very chilly 66°, which is a whopping 5° colder than normal for this time of year – that’s a very unusual and noticeable drop. The wind is a cross-offshore from the NNW at 9 mph, so the surface will be clean, but with a wave that small, it’s just not rideable. There’s nothing to recommend.
The rest of the first week is a total write-off. From Friday, August 7th, through to Wednesday, August 13th, the charts show zero energy. It’s flat. The wind stays offshore or clean on most days, but with no swell, it’s just a nice day for a swim.
We finally see a tiny blip of energy on the 14th of August, with a 0.3 ft swell from the south again, but the period is all over the place – a 5-second windswell on the morning, then a 20-second long-period groundswell in the afternoon. The combined energy only reaches 7, so still very weak. Nothing to get the board wet for. This pattern of tiny, unrideable 0.3 ft swells continues through the 21st of August. The wind is frequently offshore, which is a shame because we’d have some clean conditions if there was any wave to ride.
Honestly, Meia Praia is an inconsistent, beginner-friendly spot, and this forecast is a perfect example of why. There are no good surf options in this 16-day window. The area is just locked in a very flat pattern. On the bright side, this kind of run is normal for the region, and forecasts can change, bringing a pulse of energy our way before we know it. Keep your eyes on the charts.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 12 | S 13 | S 13 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | NW 6 | W 9 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:51PM2.79m | 9:34AM2.77m | 10:16PM2.72m | 10:58AM2.83m | 11:43PM2.77m | 12:14PM2.99m | 00:55AM2.93m | 1:17PM3.21m | 1:53AM3.11m | 2:10PM3.43m | 2:42AM3.27m | 2:58PM3.60m | 3:26AM3.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:26PM1.29m | 3:04AM1.31m | 3:51PM1.34m | 4:29AM1.35m | 5:23PM1.26m | 5:52AM1.27m | 6:39PM1.07m | 7:00AM1.10m | 7:40PM0.84m | 7:54AM0.92m | 8:31PM0.65m | 8:42AM0.76m | 9:16PM0.53m | ||||||||
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 | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — |
 | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:30 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 19 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 24 |
Feels °C | 26 | 23 | 18 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 21 | 17 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 28 | 27 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 7 | NNW 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | W 11 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 |
| kJ | 20 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 39 | 15 | 20 | 24 | 12 | 14 | 25 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 35 | 66 | 82 | 3 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | NNW 8 | — | N 9 | N 8 | — | W 5 | NW 12 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | WNW 11 | NW 7 | W 12 | NW 11 | NW 5 | NW 10 | — |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 6 | — | 16 | 26 | — | 11 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 4 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 10 | NW 12 | — | NW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | 6 | — | 4 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 125 | 39 | 95 | 31 | 27 | 46 | 10 | 18 | 9 | 5 | 17 | 31 | 25 | 113 | 50 | 24 | 52 | 52 | 42 | 24 | 216 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 621 | 40 | 48 | 891 | 297 | 184 | 221 | 254 | 184 | 218 | 76 | 76 | 184 | 235 | 76 | 609 | 91 | 48 | 609 | 7 |
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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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