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Praia das Macas surfForecast / Lisboa / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Praia das Macas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia das Macas sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 (May 13) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 6s. 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 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 13th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Wed 13th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 15th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia das Macas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Very mild (max 16°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri night, moderate winds from the N by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 15 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | |
158 | 101 | 73 | 66 | 82 | 206 | 356 | 908 | 1461 | 919 | 1302 | 1203 | 781 | 525 | 370 | 256 | 489 | 581 | 854 | 480 | 286 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | glassy | cross-off | 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 | cross | |
High Tide | 00:08AM2.48m | 12:44PM2.46m | 00:57AM2.66m | 1:29PM2.67m | 1:45AM2.82m | 2:13PM2.85m | 2:32AM2.93m | 2:57PM2.99m | 3:20AM2.97m | 3:42PM3.05m | 4:09AM2.93m | 4:29PM3.04m | 4:59AM2.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:54PM0.73m | 6:28AM0.45m | 6:46PM0.53m | 7:14AM0.26m | 7:33PM0.32m | 7:58AM0.12m | 8:20PM0.14m | 8:42AM0.04m | 9:07PM0.02m | 9:27AM0.03m | 9:54PM-0.03m | 10:13AM0.09m | 10:44PM0.00m | 11:00AM0.21m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 |
 | 8:39 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | 8:45 |
1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 |
13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | SW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | WSW 5 | NNW 15 | NNW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | W 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | NW 17 | NW 15 | WNW 13 | SW 17 | NW 12 | NW 11 |
 kJ | 158 | 68 | 73 | 66 | 82 | 5 | 23 | 299 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 18 | 29 | 137 | 489 | 581 | 11 | 480 | 286 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | NNW 8 | SW 6 | SW 5 | W 5 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 14 | WNW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 25 | 101 | 25 | 18 | 14 | 9 | 9 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 4 | 33 | 24 | 38 | 12 | — | 10 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | SW 18 | WNW 9 | — | — | W 15 |
| kJ | — | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 13 | 9 | — | — | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 12 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 86 | — | — | — | — | 206 | 356 | 908 | 1461 | 919 | 1302 | 1203 | 781 | 525 | 370 | 256 | 243 | 188 | 854 | 42 | 21 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 62 | 0 | 0 | 530 | 20 | 592 | 506 | 696 | 722 | 439 | 420 | 203 | 420 | 222 | 15 | 420 | 15 | 14 | 420 | 15 | 14 |
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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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