Surf Forecasts:
Praia Cardoso surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with 585 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Cardoso this week:
The surf forecast for Praia Cardoso over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia Cardoso in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Cardoso over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let’s talk about Praia Cardoso. Over the next couple of weeks, the surf here is going to be a bit of a mixed bag – some decent windows, but plenty of flat spells in between. The water is running at 59.2°F, which is a full 6.1°F colder than usual for this time of year – that’s a real shock to the system, so bring a thick suit if you’re heading out.
The first real chance comes on Tuesday 14 July, early morning. We’ve got a 5.9ft SE swell with a 10-second period, and a light NW offshore breeze keeping things clean. The combined energy sits at 601 – moderate but solid. The water’s icy, like I said, but the waves are rideable and the break is a beginner-friendly spot that’s fairly consistent. Crowds are possible sometimes, so you might have company. It’s a decent start, but not the best of the window.
After that, things go quiet. From Wednesday 15 July all the way through to Monday 20 July, we’re looking at poor surf – small, messy, or just no energy. A few days of nothing worth paddling out for. Then on Tuesday 21 July, there’s a little blip: Tuesday afternoon turns glassy with a 3.9ft SSW swell, short period at 7 seconds, and energy of 204. It’s small and weak, but if you’re desperate, it’s surfable.
Now – the real standout. Thursday 23 July, early morning. A 6.9ft SSE groundswell with an 11-second period, combined energy of 1045, and a
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 14°C on Tue morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Tue morning, fresh winds from the NNE by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Fri morning). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 11 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 577 | 585 | 470 | 269 | 251 | 208 | 163 | 121 | 125 | 80 | 59 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 38 | 31 | 28 | 25 | 9 | 14 | 41 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:43PM0.71m | 00:56AM0.52m | 5:43PM0.65m | 1:31AM0.59m | 6:48PM0.57m | 3:52PM0.49m | 7:57PM0.49m | 4:05PM0.48m | 9:08PM0.42m | 3:33AM0.64m | 4:27PM0.47m | 10:19PM0.36m | 4:19AM0.59m | 4:54PM0.47m | 11:12PM0.32m | ||||||
Low Tide | 9:36PM0.37m | 9:13AM-0.07m | 10:04PM0.41m | 9:54AM-0.05m | 10:30PM0.43m | 10:33AM0.00m | 5:57PM0.47m | 10:53PM0.42m | 11:11AM0.08m | 7:08PM0.40m | 11:47AM0.16m | 8:09PM0.34m | 12:26PM0.25m | 9:07PM0.31m | |||||||
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 | 7:07 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — |
 | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 8 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 22 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | S 10 | S 16 | S 15 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | S 11 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 577 | 585 | 470 | 269 | 251 | 208 | 163 | 121 | 125 | 80 | 59 | 27 | 8 | 21 | 38 | 489 | 407 | 372 | 297 | 9 | 292 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 11 | S 10 | ESE 12 | S 9 | S 13 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | S 18 | S 16 | S 10 | S 13 | S 9 | — | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 11 |
| kJ | 23 | 22 | 19 | 50 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 18 | 10 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 13 | 6 | — | 31 | 28 | 25 | 9 | 14 | 41 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 8 | NE 8 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 14 | S 18 | S 12 | — | S 8 | S 8 | S 16 | S 15 | S 13 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | 37 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 10 | 16 | 25 | 12 | — | 1 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 14 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 9 | — | — | — | — | ENE 8 | NE 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 21 | 80 | 228 | 188 | 200 | 393 | 485 | 546 | 573 | 634 | 616 | 750 | 732 | — | — | — | — | 243 | 393 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 31 | 52 | 86 | 119 | 86 | 20 | 97 | 86 | 86 | 31 | 103 | 103 | 31 | 79 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 31 | 31 | 13 |
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