Surf Forecasts:
Playa do Orzan surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 11PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 5AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, NNW swell with 442 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 11AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with NNE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa do Orzan this week:
The surf forecast for Playa do Orzan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa do Orzan in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 5s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 5PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 11AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa do Orzan over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on offer for Playa do Orzan over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, we’ve got a bit of a slow start. The first few days are pretty ordinary, with small, weak swell and a lot of wait-and-see conditions. The water temp is sitting at about 66°, which is pretty much spot on average for this time of year, so no dramas there.
The first real glimmer of hope comes on Monday morning, the 27th of July. We’ve got a clean 5ft swell from the NNW with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is a clean offshore from the NE at 12 mph. The combined energy is moderate (377), and the waves should be holding some shape. That’s the pick of the first week – a solid window for a few clean lines early.
Then things get a bit more interesting heading into the second week. Wednesday morning, the 29th of July, sees a 4ft NW swell with a long 11 second period, and again the wind is light and cross-shore from the NNE. The energy is moderate (339), and even though the wind isn’t dead offshore, it’s light enough to keep things tidy. This is a good option for a point break style wave as the longer period will help the swell wrap in.
The standout, though, is the first weekend of August. On Saturday morning, the 1st of August, we’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the WNW, the optimum direction for this spot, with a 10 second period and a very light cross-onshore breeze. The energy jumps to a strong 598, and the conditions are still workable. This is the biggest and most powerful swell of the forecast, and it’s got the right direction. It’s a bit much for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is the one to circle. The following Sunday morning, the 2nd of August, also has a decent 4ft WNW swell with light cross-shore winds, so there’s a little window of fun there too.
The long-range stuff after that gets a bit wind-affected and lumpy, with strong cross-shore winds and a drop in quality. The swell sticks around but the wind makes it a scrap.
All in all, the best bet is Saturday morning, the 1st of August, for the biggest cleanest swell, but keep an eye on Monday the 27th of July for a sneakily good session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 111 | 105 | 72 | 37 | 53 | 69 | 38 | 29 | 13 | 104 | 185 | 113 | 58 | 50 | 427 | 351 | 226 | 194 | 194 | 107 | 204 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 11:17AM2.52m | 11:45PM2.45m | 12:25PM2.45m | 00:59AM2.36m | 1:36PM2.47m | 2:11AM2.38m | 2:39PM2.58m | 3:09AM2.49m | 3:30PM2.73m | 3:55AM2.63m | 4:12PM2.90m | 4:34AM2.76m | 4:49PM3.06m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:26PM1.06m | 5:58AM1.08m | 6:40PM1.14m | 7:08AM1.14m | 7:53PM1.12m | 8:13AM1.09m | 8:54PM1.01m | 9:08AM0.98m | 9:43PM0.85m | 9:53AM0.82m | 10:24PM0.69m | 10:31AM0.67m | 11:01PM0.54m | ||||||||
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 | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | — | — | 10:06 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:05 | — | — | 10:04 | — | — | 10:02 | — | — | 10:01 | — | — | 10:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 7 | NNE 7 | NNE 6 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 111 | 105 | 72 | 37 | 53 | 69 | 38 | 29 | 13 | 104 | 10 | 113 | 58 | 50 | 427 | 351 | 226 | 194 | 194 | 107 | 204 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNE 6 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NNE 6 | WSW 6 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNE 6 | WNW 8 | NNW 11 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 19 | 18 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 7 | 6 | — | 9 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 14 | 51 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | — | WNW 9 | NE 6 | — | — | — | NE 6 | W 8 | NE 6 | — | W 8 | NE 6 | NW 12 | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 8 | — |
| kJ | 14 | — | 16 | 6 | — | — | — | 1 | 5 | 1 | — | 5 | 6 | 34 | — | — | — | 14 | — | 5 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 2 | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 5 | — | — | NNE 5 | N 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 185 | — | — | — | — | — | 58 | — | — | 26 | 31 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 13 | 983 | 83 | 22 | 178 | 83 | 0 | 208 | 83 | 81 | 90 | 0 | 15 | 83 | 5 |
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