Praia das Macas Surf Break

Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.81° N 9.48° W

Issued: 6 am 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Praia das Macas sea temperature is
20.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 180 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s 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 (Jul 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. 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 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 7PM. 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+) 7AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 13th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 12th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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 24°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.3
WNW
10
0.7
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
1
NNW
5
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
11
0.9
NW
8
0.7
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
1
NW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
21
18
16
18
32
36
41
42
56
52
48
46
54
53
50
51
91
98
178
162
148
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
20
N
30
NNW
25
N
20
N
30
NNW
25
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
W
15
SSW
15
SW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross
cross-on
on
High Tide
7:36PM2.48m
8:10AM2.25m
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
Low Tide
1:17PM0.65m
1:55AM0.58m
2:09PM0.73m
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
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:06
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:04
9:04
9:04
 mm
Temp °C
24
22
19
19
18
17
20
19
18
19
19
18
19
20
19
20
20
19
19
20
19
Feels °C
21
20
16
16
14
14
17
16
15
17
17
17
19
19
18
19
19
19
19
20
20
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
11
0.7
NW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.1
SW
19
1
NW
9
Energy kJ
18
18
16
14
7
12
20
38
56
52
48
46
54
53
50
38
79
98
178
15
148
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
9
0.1
S
11
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
7
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
17
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
11
0.1
SW
16
0.6
W
8
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
21
2
7
3
3
5
4
5
1
6
10
5
11
11
17
51
9
50
15
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
13
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
NW
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
21
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
N
7
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
3
2
3
3
2
6
6
6
10
10
9
8
8
1
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
6
0.7
NW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.7
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
4
0.9
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
1
NNW
5
1
NNW
5
0.7
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
5
0.6
NNW
5
0.5
NNW
5
0.7
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
4
0.7
NW
5
0.9
NW
8
0.6
NW
4
0.4
NW
4
1.1
NW
8
0.6
NW
4
Energy kJ
14
12
15
18
32
36
41
42
40
21
28
22
14
11
19
22
91
13
4
162
12
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
1
1
Distance (km)
20
611
83
790
1284
83
325
1084
15
16
766
129
15
436
14
14
205
15
1
425
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Lisboa
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
7
5
5
9
8
9
8
7
5
6
5
8
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
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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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