Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Rocha surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period, SE swell with 71 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 29 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 6s period with SE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia da Rocha this week:
The surf forecast for Praia da Rocha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Rocha in the next 16 days are 1.0m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 29) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Thu 29th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Rocha over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | SE 3 | SE 6 | W 12 | W 12 | ESE 7 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 71 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | off | off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross | off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:05PM2.65m | 1:31AM2.64m | 1:42PM2.82m | 2:06AM2.82m | 2:20PM2.95m | 2:42AM2.95m | 2:59PM3.01m | 3:20AM3.02m | 3:41PM2.99m | 4:00AM3.02m | 4:25PM2.88m | 4:44AM2.94m | 5:13PM2.71m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:18PM0.32m | 7:31AM0.36m | 7:53PM0.15m | 8:08AM0.19m | 8:29PM0.04m | 8:47AM0.06m | 9:06PM0.01m | 9:27AM0.01m | 9:45PM0.05m | 10:09AM0.03m | 10:27PM0.17m | 10:56AM0.14m | 11:12PM0.34m | ||||||||
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 | 7:48 | — | — | 7:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 7:50 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:52 | — | — | 7:54 | — | — |
 | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:40 | — | — | 6:39 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 23 | 17 | 20 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 20 | 21 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 17 | 20 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 13 | W 12 | W 11 | W 13 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | SE 7 |
| kJ | 246 | 384 | 569 | 333 | 246 | 138 | 294 | 198 | 186 | 227 | 285 | 210 | 252 | 475 | 584 | 302 | 653 | 633 | 350 | 276 | 91 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | WNW 8 | — | — | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | ENE 3 | — | SE 6 | SE 5 | SE 5 | W 13 | W 16 | — | — | — | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 205 | 13 | — | — | 42 | 126 | 16 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 1 | — | 8 | 14 | 6 | 225 | 45 | — | — | — | 123 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | WNW 16 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 51 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 3 | — | NNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | ENE 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | SE 6 | ESE 6 | SE 6 | ESE 7 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 71 | 103 | 94 | 153 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 189 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 34 | 39 | 27 | 19 | 33 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 0 | 27 | 35 | 24 |
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The above surf forecast table for Praia da Rocha provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia da Rocha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia da Rocha 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 da Rocha) 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).
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