Surf Forecasts:
Praia das Macas surf forecast from 7 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 12 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 10 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 11ft (3.5m), 9s period, NNW swell with 1,736 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 12 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 8s 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 Friday (Jun 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. 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 3.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 10) 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 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 12th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 10th Jun) | 11ft (3.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia das Macas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun morning, near gales from the N by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 7 | Monday 8 | Tuesday 9 | Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | WNW 12 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1684 | 1514 | 615 | 439 | 373 | 322 | 731 | 1213 | 1514 | 1640 | 1312 | 1157 | 873 | 564 | 409 | 422 | 313 | 256 | 433 | 358 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | off |
High Tide | 8:16PM2.32m | 8:56AM2.09m | 9:15PM2.31m | 10:00AM2.15m | 10:17PM2.34m | 11:02AM2.26m | 11:21PM2.43m | 12:01PM2.42m | 00:22AM2.54m | 12:56PM2.60m | 1:20AM2.67m | 1:49PM2.78m | 2:15AM2.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:51PM0.84m | 2:41AM0.74m | 2:51PM0.86m | 3:41AM0.70m | 3:58PM0.83m | 4:42AM0.62m | 5:05PM0.74m | 5:42AM0.51m | 6:08PM0.58m | 6:38AM0.39m | 7:06PM0.40m | 7:32AM0.28m | 8:01PM0.22m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | S 12 | — | — | S 19 | S 19 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 |
1684 | 819 | 615 | 439 | 373 | 322 | 250 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 7 | 873 | 564 | 409 | 422 | 313 | 256 | 433 | 358 | 140 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | S 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WSW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 |
— | — | — | — | 132 | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 6 | 13 | 17 | 26 | 15 | 22 | 58 | 161 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 17 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | SSE 6 | S 14 | WNW 8 | S 4 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 13 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 10 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 3 | S 4 | — |
— | 1514 | 201 | 419 | 117 | 290 | 731 | 1213 | 1514 | 1640 | 1312 | 1157 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 21 | 203 | 222 | 222 | 462 | 372 | 203 | 430 | 239 | 222 | 480 | 109 | 22 | 172 | 22 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 1 | 62 | 0 |
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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.










