Surf Forecasts:
Praia do Baleal surf forecast from 17 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 21 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NNW swell with 659 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Baleal this week:
The surf forecast for Praia do Baleal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Baleal in the next 16 days are 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 21) 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 0.1m 15s period and expected on Monday (Aug 17) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 17th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 21st Aug) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Baleal over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
344 | 238 | 215 | 291 | 207 | 168 | 128 | 105 | 49 | 62 | 61 | 177 | 572 | 659 | 327 | 296 | 300 | 335 | 327 | 247 | 466 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | on | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 6:46PM3.31m | 7:09AM3.05m | 7:28PM3.05m | 7:52AM2.87m | 8:16PM2.79m | 8:45AM2.72m | 9:19PM2.57m | 9:57AM2.61m | 10:46PM2.46m | 11:25AM2.62m | 00:15AM2.50m | 12:39PM2.75m | 1:17AM2.64m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:28PM0.93m | 00:57AM1.00m | 1:09PM1.13m | 1:36AM1.23m | 1:57PM1.34m | 2:23AM1.44m | 2:59PM1.53m | 3:27AM1.61m | 4:29PM1.62m | 4:56AM1.68m | 6:04PM1.57m | 6:19AM1.60m | 7:09PM1.42m | ||||||||
6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
— | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 |
Feels °C | 27 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 8 | NNW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | N 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
344 | 238 | 215 | 291 | 207 | 168 | 128 | 105 | 44 | 28 | 26 | 177 | 180 | 24 | 139 | 126 | 43 | 26 | 327 | 247 | 466 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | W 9 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 14 | WNW 10 | WNW 8 | W 9 | SW 14 | WNW 8 | W 9 | SW 13 |
9 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 13 | 12 | 27 | 49 | 62 | 61 | 161 | 14 | 8 | 52 | 41 | 40 | 8 | 24 | 14 | 7 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 15 | SW 16 | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | NW 11 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | WNW 8 | SW 15 | — | NNW 11 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | — |
— | 9 | 11 | 5 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 22 | 47 | 70 | 8 | — | 43 | 8 | 8 | — | 7 | 7 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 572 | 659 | 327 | 296 | 300 | 335 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 5 | 10 | 0 | 364 | 0 | 1 | 181 | 1 | 5 | 510 | 77 | 244 | 507 | 168 | 142 | 265 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 235 |
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Information about the Praia do Baleal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia do Baleal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia do Baleal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia do Baleal 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 do Baleal) 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 do Baleal 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 do Baleal is 3 km (2 miles) from Peniche. If you plan a holiday in Peniche, look for hotels and other accommodation in Peniche. Peniche has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











