
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Foz Cabo Espichel Sesimbra surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 4PM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NW swell with 587 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 8 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia da Foz Cabo Espichel Sesimbra this week:
The surf forecast for Praia da Foz Cabo Espichel Sesimbra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Foz Cabo Espichel Sesimbra in the next 16 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Oct 09) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 8th Oct) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Foz Cabo Espichel Sesimbra over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the NE by Mon morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | ||||||||||||||
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 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
33 | 89 | 85 | 54 | 109 | 365 | 587 | 284 | 255 | 220 | 148 | 74 | 62 | 120 | 77 | 109 | 153 | 198 | 233 | 253 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross |
High Tide | 00:55AM2.89m | 1:08PM3.19m | 1:41AM3.07m | 1:54PM3.35m | 2:20AM3.21m | 2:34PM3.44m | 2:56AM3.30m | 3:10PM3.45m | 3:29AM3.34m | 3:45PM3.39m | 4:01AM3.32m | 4:18PM3.27m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:44PM0.92m | 6:58AM1.04m | 7:32PM0.75m | 7:43AM0.85m | 8:12PM0.62m | 8:23AM0.70m | 8:48PM0.57m | 8:59AM0.62m | 9:21PM0.57m | 9:34AM0.61m | 9:52PM0.63m | 10:06AM0.66m | 10:21PM0.74m | |||||||
— | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | 7:41 | — | — | |
7:12 | — | — | 7:10 | — | — | 7:08 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:06 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:02 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
33 | 89 | 85 | 35 | 40 | 365 | 314 | 284 | 255 | 220 | 148 | 74 | 62 | 61 | 77 | 109 | 153 | 198 | 233 | 253 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | — | W 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 | S 10 | NW 14 | NW 11 | NW 14 | S 14 | NW 9 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 |
14 | — | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 19 | 67 | 4 | 27 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | — | S 13 | S 12 | — | — | NW 14 | S 11 | — | S 12 | — | S 10 | NW 15 | S 11 | — | S 14 | NW 7 | — | S 13 |
1 | 1 | — | 3 | 3 | — | — | 51 | 2 | — | 3 | — | 2 | 9 | 2 | — | 4 | 12 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 3 | WNW 3 | — | NW 7 | NW 7 | — | NW 9 | NNE 3 | NE 3 | — | NNW 6 | — | NW 3 | NNW 8 | — | NW 9 | NW 5 | — | — | — |
3 | 2 | — | 54 | 109 | — | 587 | 2 | 5 | — | 66 | — | 2 | 120 | — | 83 | 17 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 98 | 27 | 27 | 161 | 14 | 4 | 163 | 20 | 14 | 20 | 4 | 4 | 432 | 14 | 27 | 159 | 20 | 0 | 27 | 14 |
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Information about the Praia da Foz Cabo Espichel Sesimbra Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia da Foz Cabo Espichel Sesimbra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia da Foz Cabo Espichel Sesimbra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia da Foz Cabo Espichel Sesimbra 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 da Foz Cabo Espichel Sesimbra) 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 da Foz Cabo Espichel Sesimbra 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.
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