Praia das Macas Surf Break

Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.81° N 9.48° W

Issued: 6 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Praia das Macas sea temperature is
17.3° C

1.6°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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s period, W swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 10s period, WNW swell with 492 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 24 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Jun 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 25) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 24th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 24th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 26th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 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 21°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
7
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.9
NNW
9
0.8
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.7
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
7
0.4
WNW
10
0.7
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
1.3
W
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
94
89
66
55
36
45
40
106
122
127
92
64
46
45
26
31
145
158
327
492
455
Wind (km/h)
20
N
30
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
25
N
30
NNW
25
N
15
N
15
NW
10
N
10
WSW
20
W
10
SW
20
S
25
SSW
15
WSW
5
W
15
W
15
NW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
12:26PM2.26m
00:49AM2.21m
1:14PM2.34m
1:37AM2.26m
Low Tide
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
6:07AM0.78m
6:39PM0.79m
6:56AM0.75m
7:28PM0.71m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:06
9:06
9:06
9:06
9:06
9:06
9:07
 mm
Temp °C
20
20
19
21
20
19
20
19
18
22
20
20
20
20
19
19
19
19
19
19
19
Feels °C
17
16
15
19
17
17
18
16
15
22
19
20
21
19
20
17
17
19
20
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
WNW
8
0.9
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
8
0.7
WNW
7
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
7
0.6
W
7
0.8
W
10
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
7
0.5
N
7
0.7
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
11
1.3
W
10
1.6
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
9
Energy kJ
94
89
66
55
36
45
40
36
122
127
92
64
28
40
26
24
145
158
327
492
455
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.1
N
12
0.2
NNW
9
0.1
NW
11
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NNW
9
0.4
W
11
0.6
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
6
0.6
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.4
W
7
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
N
7
0.7
SW
5
0.2
N
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
7
3
8
5
17
32
37
20
26
33
46
45
15
31
24
27
4
21
21
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.2
W
9
0.2
NNW
10
0.2
W
11
0.2
NNW
9
0.3
NNW
8
0.1
S
18
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
W
6
0.1
SW
16
0.3
NNW
7
0.2
SSW
15
Energy kJ
3
6
10
10
7
13
6
14
3
10
9
21
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.8
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.5
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.6
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
9
1
NNW
5
0.3
W
2
0.7
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.5
NW
3
0.4
NNW
3
Energy kJ
3
16
20
10
18
20
14
106
44
1
11
28
4
4
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
2
2
2
Distance (km)
14
203
15
15
203
473
16
449
14
11
15
15
66
325
127
62
425
21
14
62
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Lisboa
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
8
9
6
4
7
6
6
5
5
5
7
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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