Surf Forecasts:
Nazare surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,246 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 8s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nazare this week:
The surf forecast for Nazare over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nazare in the next 16 days are 2.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nazare over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 23°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SW on Mon morning, light winds from the SW by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
658 | 494 | 525 | 534 | 511 | 242 | 159 | 134 | 75 | 55 | 130 | 284 | 291 | 364 | 551 | 873 | 1246 | 916 | 600 | 415 | 307 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 12:41PM2.16m | 1:15AM2.09m | 1:33PM2.34m | 1:59AM2.25m | 2:13PM2.54m | 2:35AM2.42m | 2:47PM2.72m | 3:07AM2.57m | 3:20PM2.87m | 3:39AM2.69m | 3:51PM2.98m | 4:10AM2.78m | 4:23PM3.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:18AM1.07m | 7:06PM0.92m | 7:16AM0.91m | 7:52PM0.74m | 7:58AM0.72m | 8:29PM0.55m | 8:33AM0.54m | 9:01PM0.38m | 9:06AM0.38m | 9:33PM0.24m | 9:37AM0.25m | 10:03PM0.13m | 10:09AM0.18m | 10:34PM0.08m | |||||||
6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | NW 10 | S 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | S 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 |
658 | 494 | 525 | 11 | 6 | 242 | 159 | 134 | 75 | 4 | 3 | 284 | 291 | 2 | 551 | 873 | 1246 | 916 | 600 | 415 | 307 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | — | — | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | NW 11 | W 9 | — | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
49 | 21 | 10 | — | — | 4 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 43 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | — | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | N 12 | S 12 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 3 | SSW 6 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | W 7 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
4 | 60 | — | 534 | 511 | — | — | — | — | 55 | 130 | — | — | 364 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 150 | 84 | 69 | 337 | 308 | 32 | 22 | 32 | 12 | 202 | 413 | 151 | 202 | 284 | 0 | 12 | 289 | 65 | 26 | 335 | 0 |
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Information about the Nazare Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Nazare provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nazare can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nazare 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 (Nazare) 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 Nazare 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.
Nazare is 21 km (13 miles) from Marinha Grande. If you plan a holiday in Beira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Marinha Grande. Marinha Grande has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











