Praia das Macas Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.81° N 9.48° W

Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 07 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia das Macas sea temperature is
19.6° C
0.2° 

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 8 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with 133 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 8s 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 Tuesday (Jul 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) 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 0.2m 18s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 14th Jul)1.5ft (0.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 12th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 9s

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


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what Praia das Macas has in store for us over the next couple of weeks.

Honestly, it’s a grim outlook for a while. We’ve got a long dry spell to get through first. There’s nothing worth paddling out for from now until the morning of Monday, July 14th. That’s a solid week of poor surf conditions with messy winds and small, weak, and short-period swell. You’ll see a lot of cross-onshore chop and lumpy conditions that just aren't going to offer any kind of rideable wave.

The first real chance to wet a line comes on the morning of Monday, July 14th. It’s not much to write home about, but it’s the first sign of life. We’re looking at a tiny 1.3 ft swell from the WNW with a short period of 7 seconds. The combined wave energy is weak at 44. The big draw here is the wind – it’s glassy offshore from the WSW. For a brief moment, the ocean will be flat, clean, and glassy. You’ll be able to catch a few tiny, ordinary waves, but don’t expect any power or push. This is strictly a beginner session on a longboard.

After that tease, we’re back into the wilderness. Conditions from that afternoon onward through to the end of the third week of July remain poor. Cross-onshore winds from the north and northwest keep the surface messy, and the swell stays small and weak. A few days later, on the morning of Monday, July 21st, the swell does start to pick up noticeably. The combined energy climbs to 250, meaning there’s moderate wave energy, but the swell height is around 5.2 ft from the NNW. The problem is the wind. It’s a strong cross-shore breeze at 28 mph from the north, making for messy, chopped-out conditions. Even though there’s more water moving, the quality is gone. The combined energy for that afternoon session is 188, but the wind jumps to a near gale at 31 mph. That’s blown out. The following days, July 22nd and 23rd, offer similar messages: more size, worse wind. The offshore wind is needed, but it’s just not there.

So, what’s the standout? Honestly, in this 16-day window, there isn't a proper standout session. The best on offer is that glassy morning on Monday, July 14th. It’s the only time you’ll get clean conditions, even if the swell is tiny. If you’re a beginner or just want to sit in a glassy lineup and feel the ocean, that’s your one chance. For anyone looking for any real power or a proper wave, this forecast is a total bust. The water temp is 67.3°, which is about average for the time of year at Praia das Macas, so at least the water feels normal.

Stay patient, mates. It’s a rough run.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Thursday
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Energy kJ
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58
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18
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
8:29PM2.39m
9:09AM2.23m
9:32PM2.33m
10:17AM2.26m
10:45PM2.32m
11:28AM2.35m
00:00AM2.39m
12:35PM2.51m
1:08AM2.51m
1:35PM2.71m
2:08AM2.65m
2:30PM2.90m
3:02AM2.76m
Low Tide
2:49AM0.63m
3:12PM0.77m
3:53AM0.66m
4:25PM0.76m
5:04AM0.64m
5:42PM0.66m
6:14AM0.57m
6:52PM0.48m
7:17AM0.45m
7:54PM0.29m
8:13AM0.31m
8:49PM0.11m
9:04AM0.19m
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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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