Praia das Macas Surf Break

Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 38.81° N 9.48° W

Issued: 6 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Praia das Macas sea temperature is
20.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 217 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia das Macas this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Praia das Macas in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 18s period and expected on Monday (Jul 13) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 13th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


Updates in  hr  min  s Forecast update imminent

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight – this 16‑day window for Praia das Macas is a tough one. There’s no good surf on offer across the whole period, not a single session I’d paddle out for. The break itself is consistent, but the wind just won’t play ball. Throughout the forecast, the wind is mostly cross‑onshore or onshore from the north and north‑northwest, keeping the surface choppy and lumpy. Combined swell energy ranges from weak (45) to moderate (226), but even when the swell bumps up, the wind ruins it.

The water temperature sits at 69°, which is about average for this time of year – just a touch warmer with a 2° anomaly, nothing to write home about.

Let’s walk through the timeline. From Monday 6 July through to the end of the first week, swell heights hover between 2 ft and 4 ft, mostly from the northwest, but periods are short, often 5–9 seconds. The only blip of moderate energy comes on Thursday 9 July afternoon (226) and again on Friday 10 July afternoon (201), but again, cross‑onshore wind from the northwest at 12–16 mph makes it ugly.

Even the longer‑period pulses – like Saturday 11 July morning with 2 ft at 11 seconds (123 energy) – are plagued by light cross‑onshore wind. The water stays messy.

The second week doesn’t improve. Sunday 19 July morning brings the biggest swell of the window: 4 ft from the west at 12 seconds, with moderate energy (406), and the wind is onshore from the northwest at 6 mph – that’s still onshore, not clean. At 4 ft, it’s okay for beginners, but the onshore wind makes it a bumpy ride. That afternoon sees 4 ft at 11 seconds (417), again onshore. The rest of the week drops back to weak, short‑period slop with strong cross‑onshore winds.

Look, Praia das Macas is a consistent beginner‑friendly spot, and optimum swell direction is northwest, which we do see. But without proper offshore wind (ideally from the ESE according to guidance), it’s just not coming together. The entire 16‑day forecast is blank for surfable waves. Because the spot is consistent, this kind of stretch is unusual – but it happens. Forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it, but for now, leave the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
9
0.7
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
1
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
1
NNW
5
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
1.1
NW
9
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.1
NW
9
0.4
NW
13
0.5
NW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
1
NW
8
0.7
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
79
16
28
33
46
42
46
56
52
216
55
54
182
44
64
79
122
99
139
75
71
Wind (km/h)
25
NNW
25
N
25
N
30
NNW
25
N
25
N
25
NNW
25
N
20
NNW
25
NW
20
NW
15
NW
20
NW
15
N
10
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
NW
20
N
15
N
Wind State
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
12:35PM2.51m
1:08AM2.51m
1:35PM2.71m
2:08AM2.65m
Low Tide
1:55AM0.58m
2:09PM0.73m
2:49AM0.63m
3:12PM0.77m
3:53AM0.66m
4:25PM0.76m
5:04AM0.64m
5:42PM0.66m
6:14AM0.57m
6:52PM0.48m
7:17AM0.45m
7:54PM0.29m
8:13AM0.31m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:06
9:05
9:05
9:05
9:04
9:04
9:04
9:02
 mm
Temp °C
20
18
19
18
17
19
19
17
19
19
18
19
19
18
19
20
19
20
20
19
20
Feels °C
18
16
16
15
14
16
16
14
18
17
17
18
18
17
19
19
18
19
18
17
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.1
SW
16
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
WNW
9
0.1
NW
15
0.5
WNW
8
0.5
NW
11
0.6
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.8
WNW
9
0.1
SW
19
0.7
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
Energy kJ
18
16
14
7
12
20
38
56
52
10
55
54
8
41
64
79
122
99
15
75
71
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.2
NNW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
8
0.2
W
7
0.2
W
7
0.1
W
7
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
17
0.4
NW
13
0.4
WNW
8
0.1
N
7
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
2
7
3
3
5
4
4
1
6
5
11
11
44
26
1
8
15
8
8
31
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
NW
8
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
17
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
21
0.1
N
7
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
2
3
3
2
6
6
6
6
10
10
9
9
1
12
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
9
0.7
NNW
4
0.8
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
1
NNW
5
0.9
NNW
5
1
NNW
5
1
NNW
5
0.8
NNW
5
1.1
NW
9
0.9
NNW
6
0.9
NNW
6
1.1
NW
9
0.8
NNW
6
0.6
NNW
5
0.8
NW
8
0.6
NNW
4
0.5
NNW
4
1
NW
8
0.9
NNW
5
1
NNW
5
Energy kJ
79
14
28
33
46
42
46
49
31
216
49
51
182
36
23
77
11
10
139
39
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
545
122
1177
468
76
325
420
15
305
420
292
15
328
14
14
205
14
14
205
14
14
Best forecast wave conditions in Lisboa
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
7
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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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