Surf Forecasts:
Praia do Cerro surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 13s period, WNW swell with 721 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 15s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Cerro this week:
The surf forecast for Praia do Cerro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Cerro in the next 16 days are 1.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 14s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 6th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Mon 7th Sep) | 5ft (1.5m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Cerro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
427 | 354 | 183 | 90 | 58 | 105 | 60 | 64 | 59 | 59 | 101 | 151 | 88 | 394 | 514 | 418 | 485 | 721 | 603 | 427 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:07PM3.38m | 6:30AM3.23m | 6:50PM3.20m | 7:17AM3.08m | 7:44PM2.97m | 8:17AM2.92m | 8:57PM2.76m | 9:38AM2.82m | 10:35PM2.67m | 11:14AM2.86m | 00:08AM2.78m | 12:34PM3.06m | 1:17AM2.98m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:16AM0.83m | 12:34PM0.94m | 00:59AM1.01m | 1:25PM1.12m | 1:53AM1.22m | 2:33PM1.30m | 3:07AM1.41m | 4:09PM1.38m | 4:46AM1.46m | 5:49PM1.27m | 6:15AM1.34m | 7:02PM1.04m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
9 | 8 | 183 | 37 | 58 | 105 | 60 | 27 | 59 | 59 | 101 | 151 | 88 | 394 | 514 | 418 | 229 | 721 | 603 | 427 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | SW 16 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 10 | N 12 | NNW 6 | NW 12 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 15 | NNW 10 | — | — |
— | — | 54 | 9 | 26 | 32 | 48 | 64 | 3 | 25 | 3 | 3 | 67 | 42 | 83 | 59 | 485 | 83 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 15 | — | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 11 | NW 16 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 18 | — | WNW 8 | — | — |
— | — | 9 | — | 19 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 40 | 88 | — | 33 | — | 13 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NNW 9 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 |
427 | 354 | — | 90 | — | — | — | — | 14 | 12 | 27 | 40 | 59 | — | — | — | 109 | 66 | 124 | 240 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 358 | 82 | 36 | 263 | 10 | 5 | 74 | 5 | 36 | 75 | 2 | 4 | 61 | 0 | 4 | 261 | 74 | 74 | 77 | 74 |
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Information about the Praia do Cerro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia do Cerro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia do Cerro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia do Cerro 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 do Cerro) 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 do Cerro 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 do Cerro is 1 km (1 miles) from Peniche. If you plan a holiday in Peniche, look for hotels and other accommodation in Peniche. Peniche has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











