
Surf Forecasts:
Ribanceira surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 3AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 10s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 23 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 10s period, SSE swell with 424 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with N 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 Tuesday (Jul 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 19) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 23rd Jul) | 5ft (1.5m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribanceira over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's look at what we've got coming down the line for Ribanceira. It's a sandbar setup, a pretty consistent spot, and it likes swell from the south.
It's gonna be a bit of a slow start, I'm not gonna lie. Right through from now until the end of next week, things are pretty flat or messy. We're looking at a solid week of small, weak, and choppy surf. The wind is mostly blowing from the north-northeast, putting a cross-on or onshore bump on everything. The energy in the water is weak for days, with combined values mostly well under 100 (like 23 on the 18th). You’d be better off leaving the board at home for this stretch. There's a little blip on Tuesday the 21st morning with a 4ft windswell from the north, but it's only a 5-second period, so it'll be weak and crumbly.
Finally, things get interesting heading into the second week. On Thursday morning, July 23rd, we get a decent pulse. The swell pushes up to 5ft from the SSE with a 10-second period. This is a solid groundswell with moderate energy (438). The real gem here is the wind: dead glassy. That’s going to be some clean, groomed surf. This is the standout session of the whole run. The water temperature is running at 60°, which is a massive 6° colder than normal for this time of year, so you're going to want a thick wetsuit.
Friday the 24th afternoon also looks promising. We've got a 6ft swell from the south, but the period drops to 7 seconds, so it'll be a bit more crumbly. However, with a cross-offshore breeze from the south, it should clean up nicely and offer some fun, punchy walls. The energy is still strong at 463.
Further out, the morning of Saturday July 26th brings a solid SW wind at 22 mph blowing straight offshore. The swell is 5ft from the SE. It'll be clean, but that's some serious wind out there. At that size with strong cross-offshore winds, it might be more of a kite-surfing setup than a relaxed paddle session. Still, for the experts, those walls could be firing.
A final note on July 30th, Thursday morning: another glassy morning with a 4ft easterly swell and strong energy at 506. Could be another clean session if the swell direction locks in right for the sandbars.
So the skinny of it is: be patient. The first week is a write-off. But the morning of July 23rd is shaping up as the best bet for smooth, glassy waves. After that, Friday afternoon the 24th and Monday the 27th morning offer clean conditions, though the swell quality varies.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 13 | SSE 16 | S 15 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | N 4 | N 5 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
194 | 160 | 92 | 68 | 57 | 38 | 14 | 26 | 38 | 31 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 23 | 57 | 60 | 56 | 175 | 171 | 347 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 4:17PM0.64m | 3:47AM0.66m | 4:46PM0.61m | 4:21AM0.66m | 5:21PM0.58m | 5:04AM0.62m | 6:02PM0.54m | 6:02AM0.58m | 6:40PM0.51m | 6:57AM0.53m | 7:14PM0.48m | 7:47AM0.48m | 7:51PM0.45m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:36PM0.22m | 00:43AM0.26m | 1:17PM0.27m | 1:28AM0.25m | 3:27PM0.29m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
— | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 6 | 16 | 12 | 7 |
Temp °C | 21 | 22 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 18 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 23 | 23 | 17 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 | SSE 16 | NE 8 | NE 8 | S 13 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | S 9 | S 8 | S 10 |
194 | 160 | 92 | 68 | 57 | 38 | 500 | 26 | 522 | 428 | 13 | 419 | 331 | 270 | 302 | 274 | 248 | 161 | 175 | 171 | 347 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 10 | SE 18 | SSE 16 | S 15 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | S 15 | S 13 | — | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 5 | SSW 10 | S 9 | S 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 |
19 | 18 | 10 | 12 | 25 | 17 | 9 | 9 | 38 | 31 | — | 11 | 10 | 9 | 2 | 32 | 60 | 56 | 157 | 131 | 119 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 13 | S 12 | SE 9 | S 8 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 11 | — | — | — | SSE 11 | SSE 10 | — |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | 2 | 9 | — | — | — | 23 | 59 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | — | — | — | N 4 | N 5 | — | S 4 | — | — | — |
141 | 231 | 318 | 362 | 434 | 522 | 694 | 554 | 802 | 619 | 445 | — | — | — | 23 | 57 | — | 9 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 18 | 5 | 47 | 47 | 5 | 53 | 45 | 5 | 53 | 30 | 111 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Ribanceira Surf forecast
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).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ribanceira 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.
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