Surf Forecasts:
Praia das Macas surf forecast from 17 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, NNW swell with 418 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with NNW 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 (Jun 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 24th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia das Macas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (light winds from the N on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 5 | W 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
380 | 366 | 274 | 218 | 214 | 153 | 130 | 121 | 99 | 94 | 89 | 60 | 55 | 39 | 56 | 40 | 103 | 177 | 418 | 336 | 238 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:52AM2.78m | 5:11PM3.06m | 5:44AM2.68m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:52AM0.19m | 11:31PM0.05m | 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 | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 25 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 10 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
380 | 366 | 274 | 218 | 214 | 153 | 130 | 121 | 99 | 94 | 89 | 60 | 55 | 39 | 25 | 40 | 40 | 92 | 418 | 336 | 238 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 9 | N 8 | N 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 12 | — | — | NNW 9 | NW 11 | W 8 | W 11 | W 11 | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 |
6 | 2 | 5 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 8 | 5 | 6 | 10 | 21 | — | 57 | 57 | 35 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 9 | W 9 | W 12 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | W 13 |
2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | — | — | — |
31 | 28 | 42 | 23 | 33 | 36 | 14 | 17 | 11 | 4 | 16 | 33 | 18 | 34 | 56 | 39 | 103 | 177 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 14 | 21 | 14 | 14 | 203 | 14 | 14 | 203 | 14 | 14 | 203 | 15 | 15 | 438 | 155 | 919 | 573 | 21 | 15 | 58 | 1 |
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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.










