
Surf Forecasts:
Praia Pequena surf forecast from 3 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 9 Nov, 9AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 9s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, W swell with 3,154 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 15s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Pequena this week:
The surf forecast for Praia Pequena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia Pequena in the next 16 days are 3.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6PM. 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 7s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Wed 4th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Mon 9th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 18th Nov) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Pequena over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 79mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat night, min 14°C on Fri morning). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Fri morning, near gales from the S by Sat night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 12 | NW 11 | W 15 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | W 12 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NW 10 | NW 11 | SW 7 | SW 8 | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
195 | 147 | 209 | 193 | 132 | 96 | 336 | 350 | 274 | 174 | 105 | 98 | 64 | 25 | 36 | 318 | 318 | 294 | 1204 | 1461 | 1203 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:36AM2.42m | 10:27PM2.22m | 10:44AM2.51m | 11:25PM2.38m | 11:39AM2.61m | 00:11AM2.53m | 12:25PM2.69m | 00:51AM2.66m | 1:06PM2.73m | 1:27AM2.75m | 1:43PM2.74m | 2:01AM2.79m | 2:19PM2.70m | 2:34AM2.80m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:13PM0.59m | 4:30AM0.75m | 5:13PM0.47m | 5:28AM0.60m | 6:01PM0.37m | 6:16AM0.46m | 6:40PM0.29m | 6:57AM0.35m | 7:15PM0.26m | 7:34AM0.28m | 7:48PM0.26m | 8:08AM0.25m | 8:20PM0.29m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 5:35 | — | — | 5:34 | — | — | 5:32 | — | — | 5:31 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:30 | — | — | 5:29 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | 2 | 10 | 29 | 1 | — | 31 | 3 | 5 | 9 |
Temp °C | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 6 | NW 10 | NW 11 | SW 7 | SW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 9 |
195 | 147 | 132 | 193 | 132 | 90 | 336 | 350 | 274 | 174 | 105 | 76 | 64 | 25 | 31 | 318 | 318 | 150 | 117 | 1461 | 1203 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 9 | W 15 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | N 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | S 12 | W 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
33 | 60 | 209 | 167 | 103 | 96 | 35 | 24 | 20 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 39 | 14 | 36 | 160 | 173 | 3 | 4 | 58 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | WNW 17 | NW 11 | SW 6 | NW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | NW 12 | S 10 | S 13 | NW 9 | WNW 15 | S 12 | — | W 14 | — |
29 | 97 | 94 | 1 | 10 | 85 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 21 | 3 | — | 15 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | N 7 | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | SE 3 | SSE 3 | SW 6 | SSE 4 | S 6 | S 7 | — | — | SSW 7 | SSW 9 | — | — |
— | — | — | 14 | — | 1 | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 98 | 9 | 207 | 316 | — | — | 294 | 1204 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 13 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 61 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 0 | 76 | 244 | 61 | 61 | 176 | 506 | 502 | 434 |
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Information about the Praia Pequena Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia Pequena provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia Pequena can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia Pequena 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 Pequena) 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 Pequena 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 Pequena is 8 km (5 miles) from Sintra. If you plan a holiday in Lisboa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sintra. Sintra has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










