Surf Forecasts:
Praia do Norte surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NNW swell with 221 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia do Norte this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Praia do Norte in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Thu 6th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia do Norte over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right, I’ve had a look at the forecast for Praia do Norte, and mate, it’s a pretty grim stretch ahead. We’re looking at a solid 16-day window, but for the first two weeks, there’s just nothing worth paddling out for. The winds are almost always cross or cross-onshore, and the swell is small and messy. The combined wave energy stays weak to moderate, often under 200 (93 to 270), and the period is short. It’s a real flat spell for a spot that’s usually a beast.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until the morning of August 19th. Even then, it’s described as “marginal.” The swell jumps up to a solid 7 ft, coming from the NNW with a period of 9 seconds, and the combined energy is a meaty 734. That’s a lot of power, but it’s a cross-shore wind, which is a letdown. The cleanup sets might be there, but you’ll be battling the chop. For the experts only, and even then, it’s a gamble.
Honestly, if you’re looking for a standout, there isn’t one. The best on offer is that August 19th morning session, and that’s a low bar. The water temperature is about average for the time of year, nothing unusual to report.
Overall, it’s a long, dry run. The consistent nature of this break means it usually fires, but not this time. The setup looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing for most of the period. Hang in there, but don’t hold your breath.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Thu afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 19°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
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 8 | W 7 | NNW 11 | W 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 194 | 221 | 216 | 217 | 184 | 120 | 67 | 48 | 37 | 47 | 40 | 46 | 40 | 38 | 23 | 39 | 70 | 128 | 173 | 176 | 207 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 8:38AM2.33m | 9:08PM2.30m | 9:51AM2.28m | 10:33PM2.23m | 11:16AM2.33m | 00:00AM2.29m | 12:33PM2.50m | 1:13AM2.45m | 1:37PM2.74m | 2:11AM2.63m | 2:30PM2.98m | 3:01AM2.79m | 3:17PM3.16m | 3:45AM2.89m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:47PM0.76m | 3:24AM0.77m | 4:09PM0.82m | 4:48AM0.82m | 5:40PM0.74m | 6:12AM0.73m | 6:58PM0.54m | 7:19AM0.55m | 7:59PM0.31m | 8:14AM0.36m | 8:50PM0.09m | 9:01AM0.19m | 9:36PM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — |
 | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 18 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | NNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 70 | 49 | 46 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 67 | 33 | 37 | 36 | 35 | 38 | 34 | 22 | 20 | 10 | 70 | 128 | 173 | 176 | 207 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | SW 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 9 | S 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 |
| kJ | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 14 | 47 | 40 | 46 | 40 | 38 | 23 | 39 | 52 | 40 | 50 | 64 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | — | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | W 11 | NW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 6 | NNW 7 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 7 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 4 | NNW 4 | N 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 |
| kJ | 194 | 221 | 216 | 217 | 184 | 120 | — | 48 | 16 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 11 | 13 | 31 | 36 | 19 | 6 | 3 | 4 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 235 | 450 | 289 | 141 | 486 | 40 | 33 | 406 | 31 | 40 | 430 | 30 | 30 | 365 | 128 | 242 | 402 | 30 | 30 | 385 | 30 |
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