Surf Forecasts:
Ponta dos Castelhanos surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period, SE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, E swell with 146 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 10 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 11s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ponta dos Castelhanos this week:
The surf forecast for Ponta dos Castelhanos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ponta dos Castelhanos in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 10th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ponta dos Castelhanos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s break down what’s on the table for Ponta dos Castelhanos over the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a slow start and a long wait for anything decent.
Right off the bat, we’ve got a rough patch. From the 4th of August right through to the 17th, the surf is pretty much a write-off. We’re looking at a solid 14-day gap where the conditions are just not cooperating. The swell is tiny, the wind is messy, and the waves are mostly poor.
Things get a little interesting around the 18th of August. Tuesday morning is the first real glimmer of hope. We’ve got a 3 ft swell rolling in from the SE, with a period of 14 seconds. That’s a long period groundswell, which means proper energy and shape. The wind is a light offshore from the NNE, making things clean. The combined energy is solid at 364 (moderate wave energy). The water temperature is sitting at 74°F, which is about average for this time of year, so you won’t need a thick suit.
Ponta dos Castelhanos is a beginner spot, exposed to the S swell. The 3 ft is perfect for learning, nothing too intimidating. It’s inconsistent though, so don’t expect a wave every minute. And with crowds listed as ‘sometimes’, you might have some company, but it shouldn’t be a zoo.
The 19th of August, Wednesday morning, is also worth a mention. Another 3 ft SE swell, but this time the period pushes up to 15 seconds – very long period groundswell. The energy is still strong at 369 (moderate wave energy). The wind is offshore again from the NE, keeping it clean. It’s a bit of a carbon copy of the day before, but that long period means the waves will have some serious push and are best for the points and reefs. For a beginner spot, this longer period might make the sets a bit more powerful and unpredictable, so keep your wits about you.
The best on offer across this whole 16-day window is the Tuesday morning, 18th of August. That’s the standout. Clean, offshore wind, a solid groundswell with good energy, and a manageable size. It’s the one to pencil in, but remember, it’s a long-range call, so keep an eye on the forecast as it gets closer.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sat afternoon, light winds from the SW by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ENE 6 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | SE 11 | E 11 | S 18 | SE 14 | SE 17 | SE 15 | SE 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 11 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 214 | 138 | 124 | 102 | 12 | 11 | 84 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 6 | 46 | 104 | 83 | 61 | 37 | 42 | 37 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 6:33PM1.08m | 6:44AM1.17m | 7:24PM1.02m | 8:01AM1.09m | 8:38PM0.98m | 9:52AM1.07m | 10:13PM1.00m | 11:34AM1.14m | 11:33PM1.07m | 12:43PM1.25m | 00:32AM1.17m | 1:35PM1.34m | 1:21AM1.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:26AM0.51m | 1:15PM0.48m | 1:29AM0.54m | 2:32PM0.58m | 3:02AM0.54m | 4:18PM0.62m | 4:44AM0.46m | 5:47PM0.59m | 6:00AM0.34m | 6:48PM0.53m | 6:58AM0.20m | 7:35PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:27 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 32 | 30 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 20 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 22 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | E 8 | E 7 | E 7 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 | ESE 10 | SE 15 | ENE 7 | SE 12 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | SE 10 | SE 14 | SE 17 | SE 15 | SE 13 | ENE 7 | E 7 | E 7 |
| kJ | 87 | 138 | 124 | 102 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 75 | 6 | 5 | 89 | 4 | 46 | 104 | 83 | 61 | 63 | 34 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 12 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 13 | SSE 9 | — | S 10 | S 18 | E 15 | S 11 | E 13 | E 13 | SE 12 | SE 13 | SE 11 |
| kJ | 4 | 39 | 35 | 14 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 4 | 7 | 8 | — | 2 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 37 | 42 | 33 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 13 | — | — | — | SE 16 | — | SE 9 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | E 14 | E 11 | — | ESE 13 | E 12 | E 12 |
| kJ | — | — | 33 | — | — | — | 11 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 16 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 9 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SW 3 | S 4 | S 5 |
| kJ | 214 | 220 | 166 | 156 | 84 | 58 | 84 | 113 | 186 | 136 | 154 | 160 | 241 | 188 | 118 | 163 | 136 | 3 | 2 | 37 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 58 | 29 | 41 | 58 | 41 | 37 | 124 | 41 | 263 | 275 | 261 | 288 | 288 | 312 | 263 | 124 | 41 | 9 | 148 | 29 |
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