Praia das Macas Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.81° N 9.48° W

Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 20 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia das Macas sea temperature is
17.7°C
2.7° 

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 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 21 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 23 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,301 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 21 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period with NW 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 Monday (Sep 21) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period. 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 1.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 21st Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 21st Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 23rd Sep)6ft (1.8m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Friday
25
Saturday
26
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
1
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NW
12
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
11
1.2
NW
10
1.3
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.3
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
WNW
17
1.6
WNW
15
1.7
WNW
14
1.6
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.1
NW
11
0.8
NW
18
1.6
NW
15
1.9
NW
14
2
NW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
805
600
505
284
528
492
420
303
469
1095
1206
878
626
545
441
344
249
388
1155
1292
1299
Wind (km/h)
10
E
15
W
15
NNE
15
SE
15
W
20
NNE
5
S
10
NW
20
N
15
N
20
NNW
15
N
10
N
20
NNW
20
N
20
N
25
N
25
N
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
Wind State
off
on
cross
off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:36AM1.95m
11:34PM1.85m
11:57AM2.08m
00:34AM2.01m
12:48PM2.28m
1:16AM2.21m
1:27PM2.49m
1:51AM2.40m
2:01PM2.69m
2:23AM2.59m
2:33PM2.85m
2:54AM2.75m
3:06PM2.97m
3:27AM2.86m
Low Tide
5:17PM1.08m
5:34AM1.10m
6:26PM0.92m
6:33AM0.92m
7:09PM0.71m
7:14AM0.72m
7:43PM0.50m
7:48AM0.52m
8:15PM0.31m
8:21AM0.34m
8:46PM0.15m
8:54AM0.19m
9:17PM0.04m
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7:22
7:24
7:24
7:24
7:26
7:26
7:28
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:38
7:37
7:36
7:34
7:31
7:30
7:29
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Temp °C
27
27
26
27
26
25
25
23
23
24
21
22
23
23
21
21
19
19
19
19
19
Feels °C
25
25
23
26
23
21
23
21
20
23
19
20
21
21
19
18
16
15
17
16
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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