Surf Forecasts:
Ribanceira surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, SE swell with 625 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 9PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 8s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ribanceira this week:
The surf forecast for Ribanceira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.6m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 13th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribanceira over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for the Ribanceira sandbar.
Right now, the first couple of days are a write-off. The water is a shocking 59°, which is a massive 7° colder than what’s normal for this time of year. That’s a serious chill, so you’ll be needing a thick suit.
The real story starts to build on Tuesday the 22nd of July. That morning, we’ve got a solid 8ft swell from the S, with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is glassy. The energy is strong at 1252, and conditions are looking clean. This is easily the standout session of the whole outlook. It’s a bigger one though, so this is for the crew who know what they’re doing. In the afternoon, the swell holds at 8ft from the S, with a period of 11 seconds, and the energy jumps to 2591. Winds shift to a light cross-shore, but with that much juice, it’s still a serious session.
Then we get a second window on the 24th of July, Friday. The morning brings a 8ft swell from the E, with a short 8-second period, and offshore winds from the SW. The energy is strong at 1249, and it’s clean with that offshore flow. Again, this is big stuff, so experts only. The afternoon keeps that offshore wind from the SSW, with the swell dropping a touch to 7ft, but still holding good energy at 1070.
After that, the swell fades fast. The 25th and 26th offer some rideable, clean conditions, but the size drops right off. By the 27th, it’s basically flat and done for the remainder of the forecast.
So, if you’ve got the skills, point your board at Ribanceira for the 22nd of July – that’s the one to circle. The 24th is a solid backup too. Everything else is just a waiting game.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 12 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 14 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 168 | 491 | 589 | 535 | 533 | 275 | 296 | 245 | 202 | 176 | 123 | 94 | 82 | 42 | 35 | 12 | 17 | 31 | 29 | 11 | 69 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | on |
High Tide | 1:55AM0.54m | 3:23PM0.67m | 2:40AM0.60m | 3:50PM0.66m | 3:15AM0.64m | 4:17PM0.64m | 3:47AM0.66m | 4:46PM0.61m | 4:21AM0.66m | 5:21PM0.58m | 5:04AM0.62m | 6:02PM0.54m | 6:02AM0.58m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:22PM0.19m | 8:16AM-0.04m | 8:53PM0.21m | 8:52AM-0.04m | 9:24PM0.23m | 9:29AM-0.00m | 9:56PM0.26m | 10:10AM0.05m | 10:38PM0.28m | 11:05AM0.11m | 11:29PM0.29m | 11:55AM0.16m | 00:09AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 |
 | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | 5:37 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 6 | 4 | 8 | — |
Temp °C | 16 | 12 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 24 |
Feels °C | 12 | 10 | 15 | 16 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | S 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 168 | 491 | 589 | 535 | 533 | 275 | 296 | 245 | 202 | 176 | 123 | 94 | 82 | 42 | 538 | 8 | 591 | 413 | 331 | 355 | 294 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 11 | SE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 12 | S 10 | ESE 12 | SE 11 | SE 11 | S 13 | SE 18 | SSE 16 | S 15 | ESE 10 | S 12 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | SSE 14 |
| kJ | 82 | 101 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 50 | 7 | 29 | 19 | 18 | 3 | 12 | 25 | 17 | 35 | 12 | 17 | 31 | 29 | 11 | 69 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | S 13 | NE 8 | NE 8 | SSW 11 | S 10 | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 20 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 13 | S 16 | S 9 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 11 |
| kJ | 10 | 30 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 7 | SSW 6 | — | — | NNE 4 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | — | — | NE 9 | — |
| kJ | 131 | 87 | — | — | 16 | 60 | 133 | 122 | 157 | 284 | 355 | 423 | 463 | 522 | 711 | 595 | 780 | — | — | 470 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 30 | 53 | 111 | 70 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 78 | 5 | 18 | 45 | 5 | 30 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 2 |
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The above surf forecast table for Ribanceira provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ribanceira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ribanceira 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 (Ribanceira) 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).
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