Praia das Macas Surf Break

Lat Long: 38.81° N 9.48° W

Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia das Macas sea temperature is
20.5° C
0.6° 

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 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NNW swell with 663 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 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)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 27th Jul)6ft (1.9m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 25th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 8s

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


The Lowdown

Alright, Rusty here, let’s break this down in feet and Fahrenheit.

The story is rough for the first week and a half – a lot of poor conditions with the wind and swell fighting each other. There’s one solid window of hope at the end of the month, but you’ll need to be patient.

Praia das Macas is the only spot on the menu. It’s a consistent, exposed beach break that’s best for beginners, and it likes the swell from the NW. Water temp is 69°, which is about normal for this time of year – nothing wild.

The forecast kicks off on Monday, July 20th, with a weak NW swell around 3ft and a short 7-second period. The wind is a cross-on from the NW at 9 mph, making it choppy and poor. The wave energy is weak (101). That’s the theme for the next few days: small, short-period NW/NNW swell with onshore or cross-onshore winds. Tuesday morning, July 21st, has a glassy look with the wind going onshore from the NW at just 3 mph, but the swell is still a weak 3ft with an 8-second period, and the energy is only moderate (149). Still poor surf conditions.

This poor run continues through the weekend. Saturday, July 25th, sees the swell hit 5ft, and Sunday, July 26th, it’s 7ft, but the wind is a strong cross-on from the NNW at 15–22 mph, making it a total lumpy mess. The wave energy gets strong (548 on Sunday morning), but it’s all wind-chopped. That’s kite-surfing weather, not paddle surfing.

Here’s the one to circle. Monday, July 27th, morning is looking glassy with a 6ft NW swell (8-second period) and strong energy (531). The wind is glassy from the N at just 3 mph. The forecast says “expect very good surf conditions.” This is the best of the whole run – clean, solid waves. At 6ft, it’s a bit much for beginners, but for anyone with experience, this is the session. The afternoon turns onshore, so get it early.

Tuesday morning, July 28th, is also clean with a cross-offshore breeze from the S at 9 mph and a 5ft NW swell (9-second period). Energy is moderate (367). That’s a solid, clean option. Wednesday morning, July 29th, is similar, with a 4ft NNW swell, cross-offshore wind, and clean conditions. Good, but smaller.

The rest of the run from Thursday, July 30th, through Tuesday, August 4th, turns back to poor. The swell gets bigger (8ft on August 4th), but the wind is consistently cross-on or onshore, and the period drops to 8 seconds. The wave energy is strong (over 900 on some days), but it’s all messy and choppy. That 8ft stuff is only for experts, and with the wind ruining it, it’s a hard pass.

So, the first week is a bust. The one true standout is Monday morning, July 27th, with glassy conditions and a solid 6ft swell. Tuesday and Wednesday mornings are also clean but smaller. After that, it’s back to the wind and chop. Patience is key – that Monday morning is worth it.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
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Tuesday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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147
102
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93
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47
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26
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115
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441
661
522
397
314
Wind (km/h)
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5
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High Tide
8:01PM2.46m
8:33AM2.24m
8:55PM2.23m
9:31AM2.13m
10:00PM2.06m
10:39AM2.08m
11:15PM1.99m
11:50AM2.10m
00:25AM2.02m
12:51PM2.20m
1:22AM2.12m
1:41PM2.33m
2:07AM2.24m
Low Tide
1:40PM0.61m
2:16AM0.64m
2:34PM0.79m
3:08AM0.82m
3:40PM0.93m
4:12AM0.95m
4:57PM0.99m
5:24AM0.99m
6:12PM0.94m
6:30AM0.94m
7:12PM0.84m
7:23AM0.83m
7:59PM0.70m
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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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