Surf Forecasts:
Nova Almeida surf forecast from 16 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period, SSE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 16 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period, SSE swell with 328 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 18 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 11s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Nova Almeida this week:
The surf forecast for Nova Almeida over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Nova Almeida in the next 16 days are 1.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Aug 21) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Nova Almeida over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | S 9 | E 8 | E 8 | ESE 11 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 333 | 246 | 310 | 278 | 232 | 171 | 176 | 203 | 279 | 160 | 7 | 198 | 138 | 12 | 55 | 46 | 136 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:19PM1.31m | 5:30AM1.38m | 5:49PM1.22m | 6:11AM1.24m | 6:22PM1.13m | 7:01AM1.10m | 7:03PM1.03m | 8:19AM0.99m | 8:15PM0.94m | 10:28AM0.96m | 10:20PM0.92m | 12:03PM1.04m | 11:48PM1.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:18AM0.19m | 11:22PM0.31m | 11:50AM0.33m | 11:56PM0.36m | 12:23PM0.47m | 00:37AM0.43m | 1:05PM0.60m | 1:34AM0.51m | 2:22PM0.70m | 3:19AM0.55m | 4:55PM0.72m | 5:17AM0.50m | 6:17PM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:28 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — | — | 5:29 | — |
mm | 4 | 2 | 6 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 27 | 28 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | E 7 | E 7 | E 8 | S 9 | E 8 | E 8 | SE 12 | E 7 | E 7 | E 7 | S 9 | ENE 7 | SSW 4 | ENE 6 |
| kJ | 333 | 246 | 138 | 170 | 173 | 171 | 176 | 203 | 210 | 160 | 6 | 198 | 138 | 5 | 52 | 46 | 25 | 7 | 91 | 2 | 106 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 12 | E 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | S 9 | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 12 | ESE 11 | SE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 7 | S 9 | S 9 | SSE 13 |
| kJ | 103 | 70 | 26 | 24 | 12 | 130 | 80 | 55 | 31 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 12 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 18 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | ESE 11 | — | — | ESE 10 | E 14 | — | SE 13 | SE 13 | SE 13 | S 10 | SE 12 | SE 8 | S 12 | E 11 | — | S 16 | — | S 17 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 43 | — | — | 11 | 4 | — | 7 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | — | 5 | — | 6 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | — | — | — | E 7 | N 3 | ENE 8 | N 4 | N 4 | ENE 8 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | — | ENE 6 | — |
| kJ | 200 | 222 | 310 | 278 | 232 | — | — | — | 279 | 8 | 232 | 7 | 7 | 176 | 55 | 45 | 136 | 200 | — | 113 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 435 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 13 | 41 | 43 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 395 | 394 | 352 | 547 | 3 | 531 | 3 |
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The above surf forecast table for Nova Almeida provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Nova Almeida can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Nova Almeida 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 (Nova Almeida) 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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