Praia das Macas Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.81° N 9.48° W

Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia das Macas sea temperature is
20.1° C
0.1° 

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 23 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 426 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 26th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for the next couple of weeks.

First off, I gotta be straight with you – it's a pretty grim stretch at Praia das Macas. The finder is giving us zero recommendations, and looking at the guidance, it's no surprise. This is a spot that just doesn't seem to have its act together for the foreseeable future. We're looking at a long, dry run with no good surf on offer.

The week starts off rough. From Thursday afternoon, July 23rd, right through the weekend and into the next week, it's mostly onshore, choppy, and just plain messy. You've got a moderate breeze from the NW and NNW blowing straight on or cross-on, with combined wave energy mostly in the low-to-mid hundreds. The swell is short-period, around 5 to 8 seconds, and the conditions are just poor. The water temp is about 68°F, which is pretty normal for the time of year, not that it helps much.

There is a tiny glimmer of hope on Monday morning, July 27th. The wind goes glassy, NNW at 3 mph, and the swell is 4 ft from the NNW with a 7-second period. The combined energy is a moderate 219. The forecast says "expect good surf conditions," which is the only positive note in the whole file. But it's a short window, and by the afternoon the wind swings cross-on and it's gone. Honestly, that Monday morning might be the only half-decent chance you get, and it's a weak one at that.

After that, it's back to the same old story. Stiff onshore breezes, lumpy, choppy conditions. The swell does get bigger around Sunday, August 2nd, with 8 ft to 8 ft from the NNW, but it's accompanied by a fresh breeze and a "poor surf conditions" tag. That kind of size with that wind is just a washing machine. By the time we get to August 3rd, the swell is pushing 10 ft (energy hits 1099), but with a fresh cross-onshore, it's a total write-off for a paddle board. That setup looks way more interesting for kite surfing than anything else.

The second week is a total washout. The wind stays strong, the swell drops off, and it's just messy. Honestly, for this area, a blank run like this isn't that unusual. It tends not to stay poor for long, but right now, you're better off checking the forecast again in a few days. There's just nothing to get excited about.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Thu afternoon, strong winds from the N by Sat night).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Sun afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning).

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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348
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132
Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
11:15PM1.99m
11:50AM2.10m
00:25AM2.02m
12:51PM2.20m
1:22AM2.12m
1:41PM2.33m
2:07AM2.24m
2:23PM2.48m
2:46AM2.35m
3:00PM2.62m
3:21AM2.45m
3:34PM2.74m
3:54AM2.53m
Low Tide
4:57PM0.99m
5:24AM0.99m
6:12PM0.94m
6:30AM0.94m
7:12PM0.84m
7:23AM0.83m
7:59PM0.70m
8:06AM0.70m
8:38PM0.57m
8:44AM0.57m
9:14PM0.44m
9:18AM0.45m
9:48PM0.34m
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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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