Santa Maria - Praia Formosa surf forecast from 9 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 10 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 9 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, ENE swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 7s period with E 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 Saturday (Oct 10) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Santa Maria - Praia Formosa in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 9s period and expected on Monday (Oct 12) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (+00) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sat 10th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 9th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Santa Maria - Praia Formosa over the next 16 days.
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