Surf Forecasts:
Praia Paredes surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 13ft (4.0m), 12s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 15ft (4.5m), 13s period, NW swell with 6,036 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 26 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Paredes this week:
The surf forecast for Praia Paredes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia Paredes in the next 16 days are 4.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 26th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 15ft (4.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Paredes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Mon morning, light winds from the SSW by Tue night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Wed night, calm by Fri morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | WSW 9 | SW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 7 | W 8 | W 7 | W 8 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
484 | 767 | 958 | 722 | 269 | 187 | 113 | 70 | 80 | 236 | 310 | 303 | 513 | 4737 | 2513 | 1204 | 627 | 388 | 307 | 201 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 1:14AM2.07m | 1:31PM2.32m | 1:57AM2.24m | 2:11PM2.52m | 2:33AM2.40m | 2:46PM2.70m | 3:06AM2.55m | 3:18PM2.85m | 3:37AM2.67m | 3:50PM2.96m | 4:09AM2.76m | 4:21PM3.01m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:05PM0.92m | 7:15AM0.90m | 7:51PM0.74m | 7:56AM0.72m | 8:28PM0.55m | 8:32AM0.54m | 9:00PM0.38m | 9:04AM0.38m | 9:31PM0.24m | 9:36AM0.26m | 10:02PM0.14m | 10:08AM0.18m | 10:33PM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | |
8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 21 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | WSW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | W 7 | W 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
484 | 767 | 6 | 6 | 269 | 187 | 113 | 70 | 9 | 236 | 310 | 270 | 152 | 4737 | 2513 | 1204 | 627 | 388 | 307 | 201 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 8 | — | — | N 7 | SW 12 | W 10 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
20 | 10 | — | — | 4 | 6 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 3 | — | — | — | 976 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | S 13 | — | — | SW 12 | N 6 | N 8 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 4 | — | — | 6 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | — | SW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 7 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
88 | — | 958 | 722 | — | — | — | — | 80 | — | — | 303 | 513 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 186 | 202 | 319 | 317 | 44 | 33 | 43 | 58 | 512 | 47 | 44 | 475 | 296 | 113 | 0 | 300 | 14 | 10 | 324 | 14 |
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Information about the Praia Paredes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia Paredes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia Paredes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia Paredes 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 (Praia Paredes) 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 Praia Paredes 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.
Praia Paredes is 11 km (7 miles) from Marinha Grande. If you plan a holiday in Beira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Marinha Grande. Marinha Grande has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











