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Lat Long: 38.81° N 9.48° W

Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia das Macas sea temperature is
19.0°C
0.7° 

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 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,193 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with WNW 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia das Macas in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 14th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 14th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 15th Oct)8ft (2.4m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, fresh winds from the N by Thu afternoon).

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
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(10 max)
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
7
0.6
NW
15
1
NW
13
1.1
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.9
NW
12
1.9
NW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.2
WNW
9
0.8
NW
16
2.4
NW
14
2.4
NW
14
2.1
WNW
13
2.1
WNW
13
2
WNW
12
1.5
NW
12
1.3
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
153
143
139
137
335
283
579
1077
911
674
460
348
237
302
2193
1990
1567
1567
1192
657
408
Wind (km/h)
20
NNE
25
N
25
N
20
N
25
N
20
N
15
N
20
NNW
25
N
25
NNE
30
N
25
N
10
NE
15
NNW
25
N
20
N
35
N
30
N
20
N
20
NNW
20
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
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cross
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cross
cross-off
cross-on
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cross
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cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:06PM2.98m
3:26AM2.89m
3:41PM2.93m
3:59AM2.88m
4:15PM2.82m
4:31AM2.81m
4:49PM2.66m
5:03AM2.69m
5:24PM2.48m
5:37AM2.53m
6:00PM2.27m
6:15AM2.35m
6:42PM2.07m
Low Tide
8:55AM0.13m
9:16PM0.05m
9:30AM0.11m
9:47PM0.11m
10:03AM0.14m
10:18PM0.22m
10:37AM0.24m
10:49PM0.36m
11:11AM0.38m
11:20PM0.54m
11:48AM0.56m
11:55PM0.72m
12:29PM0.76m
00:36AM0.90m
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Temp °C
18
17
17
18
18
18
18
18
17
18
19
19
22
19
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18
18
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20
21
Feels °C
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17
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23
18
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12
18
18
18
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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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