Praia do Cerro Surf Break

Lat Long: 39.36° N 9.37° W

Praia do Cerro Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 02 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia do Cerro sea temperature is
19.3° C
0.6° 

Praia do Cerro surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Praia do Cerro surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, WNW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period with WNW 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 3rd Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 7th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Cerro over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
2
Monday
3
Tuesday
4
Wednesday
5
Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
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1
0
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0
0
0
0
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0
0
0
0
0
0
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
W
9
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.8
WNW
9
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
NW
9
0.8
NNW
10
0.9
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
7
1.4
NNW
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
59
70
67
59
106
158
129
94
90
86
115
127
123
113
140
424
311
236
268
167
203
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
WNW
5
W
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
N
25
NNW
25
N
30
N
30
NNW
30
NNW
25
N
30
N
25
N
20
N
25
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross
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cross
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cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
5:58PM3.41m
6:20AM3.16m
6:34PM3.33m
6:59AM3.10m
7:16PM3.20m
7:46AM3.01m
8:07PM3.05m
8:44AM2.91m
9:13PM2.89m
9:57AM2.86m
10:36PM2.80m
11:20AM2.91m
00:04AM2.85m
Low Tide
11:40AM0.89m
00:09AM0.85m
12:17PM0.95m
00:46AM0.92m
12:58PM1.05m
1:30AM1.03m
1:48PM1.18m
2:23AM1.16m
2:52PM1.30m
3:30AM1.29m
4:15PM1.36m
4:53AM1.34m
5:46PM1.28m
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6:37
6:37
6:39
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6:41
6:43
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8:49
8:47
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8:42
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Temp °C
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20
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22
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Feels °C
19
21
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22
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22
22
22
21
19
16
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18
18
17
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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.

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