Praia do Sul Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.96° N 9.42° W

Praia do Sul Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 08 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia do Sul sea temperature is
18.8°C
0.9° 

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 8 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 9 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, NW swell with 1,141 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 9 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 9s period with NNW 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 Friday (Oct 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Sul in the next 16 days are 2.1m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 9th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 9th Oct)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 12th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 12s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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NNW
10
2.3
NNW
9
2
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
11
1.4
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
7
1.1
NNW
7
1.1
NNW
11
1
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9
1
NW
13
0.9
NW
11
1.9
NW
12
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NW
11
1.6
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
9
1.1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.6
NW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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878
637
474
685
402
143
125
286
173
336
213
1031
984
520
419
402
305
199
137
125
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
30
N
15
NNE
20
E
25
N
20
NNE
10
NNE
20
NNW
15
N
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20
NW
15
N
10
N
20
NNW
15
N
20
NNE
25
N
20
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25
NNW
30
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cross-off
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cross
cross-on
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cross-off
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cross
cross
cross
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High Tide
1:57PM2.93m
2:24AM2.79m
2:37PM3.02m
3:00AM2.89m
3:14PM3.03m
3:34AM2.94m
3:49PM2.98m
4:06AM2.93m
4:23PM2.87m
4:38AM2.86m
4:57PM2.71m
5:11AM2.74m
5:31PM2.53m
Low Tide
7:45AM0.37m
8:15PM0.13m
8:25AM0.23m
8:50PM0.06m
9:02AM0.14m
9:24PM0.06m
9:37AM0.11m
9:55PM0.11m
10:11AM0.15m
10:26PM0.22m
10:45AM0.25m
10:57PM0.37m
11:20AM0.39m
11:29PM0.55m
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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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