
Surf Forecasts:
Graciosa - Porto da Praia surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 8 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, NNE swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 11PM (local time) - 16ft (5.0m), 11s period, NNE swell with 5,511 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 2PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 13s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Graciosa - Porto da Praia this week:
The surf forecast for Graciosa - Porto da Praia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 2PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Graciosa - Porto da Praia in the next 16 days are 5.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 11PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Friday (Nov 06) at 2AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-01) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 2PM (Mon 2nd Nov) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Sun 8th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 11PM (Sun 8th Nov) | 16ft (5.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Graciosa - Porto da Praia over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Wed afternoon). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSE by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the WSW on Fri morning, light winds from the WSW by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | NNE 11 | N 11 | NNE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
534 | 485 | 332 | 292 | 981 | 1065 | 895 | 747 | 400 | 284 | 203 | 175 | 1287 | 1382 | 1607 | 1279 | 1067 | 867 | 1012 | 3524 | 5221 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:13PM1.02m | 8:43AM1.20m | 9:27PM1.08m | 9:47AM1.25m | 10:23PM1.15m | 10:38AM1.29m | 11:09PM1.23m | 11:21AM1.33m | 11:49PM1.29m | 12:00PM1.34m | 00:25AM1.34m | 12:36PM1.34m | 00:59AM1.36m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:06PM0.34m | 2:19AM0.38m | 3:20PM0.29m | 3:30AM0.33m | 4:17PM0.22m | 4:27AM0.27m | 5:02PM0.17m | 5:14AM0.22m | 5:40PM0.13m | 5:55AM0.18m | 6:15PM0.10m | 6:32AM0.16m | 6:47PM0.10m | ||||||||
7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:26 | — | — | |
— | 5:50 | — | — | 5:49 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:44 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 10 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | W 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NNE 11 | WSW 8 | SW 8 |
534 | 485 | 332 | 292 | 981 | 1065 | 895 | 747 | 302 | 284 | 203 | 161 | 1287 | 1382 | 1607 | 1279 | 126 | 82 | 1012 | 82 | 17 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 12 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 13 | S 12 | NW 9 | S 12 | S 12 |
147 | 96 | 84 | 104 | 57 | 54 | 78 | 196 | 400 | 166 | 120 | 175 | 261 | 177 | 162 | 160 | 31 | 27 | 253 | 25 | 25 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 7 | WSW 9 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ESE 6 | S 13 | W 10 | WNW 9 | SSE 4 | WNW 9 | S 12 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 11 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 7 | S 12 |
142 | 110 | 61 | 88 | 53 | 28 | 3 | 14 | 47 | 26 | 7 | 73 | 11 | 38 | 32 | 31 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 25 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 5 | SE 3 | S 4 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | — | — | — | NNW 4 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | N 11 | NNE 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 2 | 13 | 29 | 100 | — | — | — | 15 | 1067 | 867 | 275 | 3524 | 5221 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 66 | 0 | 0 | 66 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 66 | 73 | 51 | 1196 | 1196 | 51 | 51 | 0 | 4 | 79 | 80 | 80 | 92 |
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Information about the Graciosa - Porto da Praia Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Graciosa - Porto da Praia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Graciosa - Porto da Praia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Graciosa - Porto da 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 (Graciosa - Porto da 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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Graciosa - Porto da Praia 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.
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