Santa Maria - Praia Formosa surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 19s period, SSW swell with 118 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa this week:
The surf forecast for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Maria - Praia Formosa in the next 16 days are 0.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) 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 1.9m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 27) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12PM (Thu 27th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa over the next 16 days.
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