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Lat Long: 38.81° N 9.48° W

Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 am 26 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia das Macas sea temperature is
17.7°C
1.3° 

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 26 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 27 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 27 Oct, 3PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 2,860 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 27 Oct, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 11s 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 (Oct 27) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 27) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 11s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 01) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Tue 27th Oct)5ft (1.6m) 11s
Best Surf12PM (Tue 27th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 27th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon night, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 15°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
12
1.9
NW
12
1.5
WNW
11
2.4
WNW
13
3
WNW
13
2.5
WNW
13
3
WNW
13
3
WNW
12
1.8
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
NNW
13
1.1
WNW
11
1
NW
10
1.3
WNW
13
1.7
W
12
1.6
W
11
1.3
WNW
15
2.1
WNW
14
2.2
NW
13
1.8
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1293
1118
556
1939
2860
2145
2761
2548
992
521
546
286
204
581
827
629
730
1672
1575
1028
923
Wind (km/h)
0
NE
10
W
10
WNW
5
S
10
NW
25
N
15
NNE
20
N
20
N
5
ENE
15
N
10
NNE
5
N
10
N
15
NNE
5
NE
20
N
20
N
5
ESE
5
WSW
10
E
Wind State
glassy
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glassy
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cross
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glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
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off
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cross-off
High Tide
2:14PM2.99m
2:35AM3.00m
2:56PM2.97m
3:16AM3.00m
3:40PM2.87m
3:59AM2.93m
4:28PM2.70m
4:48AM2.79m
5:22PM2.49m
5:45AM2.62m
6:27PM2.27m
6:54AM2.47m
7:47PM2.13m
Low Tide
8:23PM0.00m
8:43AM0.01m
9:02PM0.04m
9:26AM0.03m
9:43PM0.16m
10:13AM0.13m
10:29PM0.33m
11:05AM0.29m
11:21PM0.53m
12:08PM0.48m
00:24AM0.72m
1:26PM0.63m
1:45AM0.85m
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Temp °C
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18
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Feels °C
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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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