Praia das Macas Surf Break

Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.81° N 9.48° W

Issued: 6 am 18 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia das Macas sea temperature is
16.3° C

2.5°C colder than average for this time of year

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


Praia das Macas surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 18 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, WNW swell with 218 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period with W swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia das Macas this week:

The surf forecast for Praia das Macas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia das Macas in the next 16 days are 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 18) 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 (Tue 23rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun)3ft (0.9m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 18th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia das Macas over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
1.1
NW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
W
11
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
218
214
164
130
197
108
116
87
58
38
36
19
32
38
125
102
79
52
34
33
20
Wind (km/h)
20
N
25
NNW
25
N
15
N
25
NNW
20
N
20
N
25
NNW
30
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
15
N
20
N
15
N
10
SSE
10
W
10
NE
5
S
10
W
10
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
on
High Tide
6:02PM2.98m
6:36AM2.54m
6:55PM2.84m
7:31AM2.40m
7:50PM2.67m
8:28AM2.28m
8:48PM2.49m
9:29AM2.20m
9:49PM2.34m
10:31AM2.17m
10:53PM2.24m
11:31AM2.19m
11:54PM2.19m
Low Tide
11:41AM0.27m
00:25AM0.17m
12:32PM0.40m
1:19AM0.32m
1:26PM0.54m
2:15AM0.48m
2:24PM0.69m
3:14AM0.62m
3:29PM0.80m
4:14AM0.72m
4:36PM0.85m
5:13AM0.77m
5:42PM0.85m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:05
9:05
9:06
9:06
9:06
9:06
9:06
 mm
Temp °C
19
19
17
19
19
18
19
20
18
20
20
19
22
22
25
28
25
28
26
24
24
Feels °C
16
16
14
18
16
14
18
18
14
17
17
17
20
20
24
26
24
26
26
23
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
9
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
8
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.4
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.5
W
7
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
9
0.7
W
9
0.6
W
8
0.5
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
7
Energy kJ
218
214
164
130
108
116
87
58
38
36
15
23
24
125
102
79
52
29
30
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
NW
13
0.1
N
12
0.3
NW
8
0.2
W
9
0.4
NW
8
0.5
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
6
0.5
NNW
6
0.5
NNW
6
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WNW
8
Energy kJ
1
1
7
3
9
6
17
11
28
12
27
20
20
34
33
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
11
0.2
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
W
11
0.4
NNW
8
0.4
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
7
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
WSW
6
0.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
8
5
10
32
38
26
17
9
8
7
20
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
4
1.1
NW
9
0.7
NNW
4
0.4
NNW
3
0.6
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.5
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.5
NNW
5
0.4
W
3
Energy kJ
12
25
17
6
197
13
4
10
15
8
21
19
12
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
14
203
14
14
425
14
14
14
15
16
468
20
20
58
8
0
182
0
0
127
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Lisboa
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
3
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
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Information about the Praia das Macas Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia das Macas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia das Macas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia das Macas 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 das Macas) 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 das Macas 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 das Macas is 9 km (6 miles) from Sintra. If you plan a holiday in Lisboa, 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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