Surf Forecasts:
Praia do Rock surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 6s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 9s period, NW swell with 326 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Praia do Rock over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Rock in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 09) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Rock over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: the next two weeks at Praia do Rock are a bit of a struggle. Right now, the surf is just not happening. We’re looking at a long, dry run of poor conditions stretching from Monday, August 3rd, all the way through Friday, August 14th. That’s nearly two weeks of chop, cross-shore winds, and messy little waves that just aren’t worth your time. The water is sitting at a pretty average 65°F for the time of year, so no surprises there.
The first real flicker of hope comes Saturday morning, August 15th. The wind goes glassy, and we get a clean 5ft swell from the NW, with a combined energy of 202 (moderate). That’s the standout of the whole run – a proper session to aim for. The swell is a touch short for a groundswell at 7 seconds, but with those clean conditions, it’ll be fun on the sandbar. It’s a beginner-friendly spot, so the size is fine for most. Crowds are possible here, so get in early.
The following Monday morning, August 17th, also looks promising. Another glassy morning, with a bigger 6ft NW swell from the NNW, and a combined energy of 324 (moderate). That’s a touch over the 5ft mark, so it might be pushing it for absolute beginners, but still very manageable. The period is short at 8 seconds, so it won’t have the punch of a groundswell, but the clean glass will make up for it.
Tuesday morning, August 18th, has a bit of swell (3ft from the NNW, 9 seconds, 234 energy) but it’s cross-shore, not glassy, so it’s just a marginal call. The rest of the days after that standouts are back to chop and onshore wind.
So, the bottom line: August 15th is the best bet. August 17th is a solid backup. The rest is a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 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) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | W 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 101 | 181 | 116 | 120 | 109 | 86 | 76 | 197 | 238 | 138 | 134 | 286 | 127 | 78 | 26 | 17 | 14 | 30 | 47 | 40 | 34 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 6:43PM2.80m | 7:08AM2.58m | 7:24PM2.67m | 7:53AM2.49m | 8:15PM2.51m | 8:50AM2.39m | 9:20PM2.36m | 10:03AM2.33m | 10:44PM2.28m | 11:28AM2.37m | 00:12AM2.33m | 12:46PM2.54m | 1:26AM2.49m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:28PM0.41m | 00:57AM0.38m | 1:09PM0.51m | 1:39AM0.50m | 1:57PM0.64m | 2:30AM0.64m | 2:59PM0.76m | 3:37AM0.78m | 4:21PM0.83m | 5:00AM0.83m | 5:52PM0.76m | 6:24AM0.74m | 7:10PM0.56m | ||||||||
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 | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — |
 | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | W 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 | W 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 5 | W 9 | NW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
| kJ | 101 | 181 | 116 | 120 | 109 | 86 | 60 | 26 | 34 | 41 | 49 | 31 | 127 | 26 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 30 | 38 | 34 | 23 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | W 10 | SW 12 | SW 13 | W 9 | S 13 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 7 | W 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 19 | 46 | 76 | 31 | 6 | 49 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 3 | 14 | 14 | 10 | 21 | 47 | 40 | 34 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | S 15 | SW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 8 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | — | W 13 | S 13 | S 13 | W 5 | NNW 7 | NW 12 | NNW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 8 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 6 | 20 | 6 | 20 | 5 | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 4 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | NW 5 | — | NW 4 | NNW 3 | — | NW 2 | NW 4 |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 197 | 238 | 138 | 134 | 286 | — | 78 | 26 | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 15 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 142 | 0 | 128 | 137 | 0 | 38 | 189 | 0 | 38 | 189 | 0 | 17 | 216 | 0 | 0 | 184 | 0 | 38 | 184 | 0 |
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