Praia do Sul Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.96° N 9.42° W

Praia do Sul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 01 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia do Sul sea temperature is
19.8° C
0.3° 

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


Praia do Sul surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with 394 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Sul this week:

The surf forecast for Praia do Sul over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Sul in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 8s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 4th Aug)3.5ft (1.0m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 7th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

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Tuesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
W
9
1
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
1
W
9
1
W
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
W
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.8
NNW
9
0.9
NNW
9
1.4
NNW
9
1.5
NNW
6
1.8
NNW
7
1.8
NNW
8
1.6
NNW
8
1.5
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
73
66
57
70
67
60
162
158
129
118
86
79
108
133
301
141
303
394
291
256
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
15
SW
20
SW
5
NW
10
W
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
30
NNW
30
N
30
N
35
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
5:19PM2.89m
5:39AM2.62m
5:53PM2.84m
6:15AM2.58m
6:29PM2.74m
6:54AM2.52m
7:11PM2.61m
7:40AM2.43m
8:02PM2.45m
8:38AM2.33m
9:08PM2.30m
9:51AM2.28m
10:33PM2.23m
Low Tide
11:32PM0.26m
11:37AM0.35m
00:06AM0.30m
12:13PM0.42m
00:43AM0.38m
12:54PM0.52m
1:25AM0.50m
1:43PM0.64m
2:17AM0.64m
2:47PM0.76m
3:24AM0.77m
4:09PM0.82m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:37
6:39
6:39
6:41
6:41
6:43
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:49
8:47
8:46
8:45
8:45
8:44
8:43
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Temp °C
21
19
21
21
20
22
22
22
23
23
21
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21
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Feels °C
19
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21
21
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23
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22
21
18
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19
19
18
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Information about the Praia do Sul Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia do Sul 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 Sul can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia do Sul 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 Sul) 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 Sul 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 Sul is 18 km (11 miles) from Sintra. If you plan a holiday in Ericeira, 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.

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