Surf Forecasts:
Praia das Macas surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 11 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, NW swell with 613 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 9 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s 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 Thursday (Jul 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. 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 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 11) at 7AM. 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 Monday (Jul 06) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 9th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 11th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia das Macas over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Alright, Rusty here again, this time in feet and miles.
Let me be honest with you – this stretch is a tough one for Praia das Macas. The first several days are a write-off: tiny surf, and the wind is never your friend. It’s mostly cross or cross-onshore, and that just chops everything up. Later on, around July 11th and 12th, the swell pushes up, but the wind goes from fresh to strong cross-onshore, so it’s all lumpy, messy, and more suited to a kite than a surfboard.
The one moment that stands out is Thursday morning, July 9th. The wind goes glassy – dead calm – and that’s the ticket. The swell is small, only about 2 feet from the WNW, and the combined energy is weak, but with the surface that clean, even a small wave feels good. You might get a few fun little rides if you’re on the right board. Crowds can be a thing here, but the conditions are so ordinary it might be quiet.
From July 11th through the 16th, the swell really builds, hitting 7 to 8 feet from the NNW. But here’s the catch: the wind is blowing 20 to 25 mph straight onshore, so it’s just a rough, blown-out mess. The water temp is about 66°, which is average for the time of year.
So, the best you’re looking at is that glassy Thursday, July 9th. It won’t be big, but it’ll be clean. The rest? Not for paddle surfing.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 4 | Sunday 5 | Monday 6 | Tuesday 7 | Wednesday 8 | Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | WNW 8 | NNW 4 | N 4 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 147 | 102 | 51 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 14 | 23 | 18 | 20 | 38 | 54 | 50 | 47 | 46 | 108 | 135 | 407 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:14PM2.62m | 6:38AM2.33m | 6:53PM2.55m | 7:21AM2.29m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:55AM0.52m | 00:30AM0.49m | 12:33PM0.58m | 1:10AM0.53m | 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 | ||||||||
 |  |  |  | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | NNW 4 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 14 |
| kJ | 147 | 102 | 32 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 14 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 38 | 11 | 50 | 47 | 46 | 63 | 33 | 8 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | S 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 8 | WNW 10 | S 17 | SW 16 | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 88 | 57 | 25 | 29 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 2 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 54 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 4 | — | NNW 12 | NW 11 | N 8 | N 6 | N 6 | S 13 | S 11 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 8 | W 8 | NW 7 | W 7 | — | — | S 16 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 15 | 19 | 1 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 7 | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | — | NNW 4 | — | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 4 | WNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | 51 | — | 11 | 10 | 11 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 23 | 18 | — | 12 | — | 12 | 16 | 23 | 108 | 135 | 407 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 8 | 15 | 39 | 8 | 203 | 20 | 20 | 607 | 109 | 834 | 1124 | 122 | 325 | 1085 | 14 | 0 | 530 | 16 | 420 | 325 | 14 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Lisboa | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)- Wind Speed (km/h)
FREE! Surf-Forecast.com widget for your website
The surf report / weather widget below is available to embed on third party websites free of charge and provides a summary of our Praia das Macas surf forecast. Simply grab the html code snippet that we provide and paste it into your own site. You can choose your preferred language and metric/imperial units for the surf forecast feed to suit users of your site. Click here to get the code.
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.
Nearest