Surf Forecasts:
Ribanceira surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 12PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 10s period, SSE swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 9PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 (Aug 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 1.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 5th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribanceira over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s cookin’ for Ribanceira over the next couple of weeks.
To be honest, the first week is a real struggle. The whole pattern starts off flat and frustrating. From Thursday the 30th of July right through to Monday the 3rd of August, there’s basically nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is a mess, the swell is tiny, and the energy is weak. It’s a proper blank run. You’ll be sittin’ on the beach watchin’ the ripples. Don’t even bother.
Tuesday the 4th of August finally shows a glimmer. The morning brings a glassy, clean surface with a light wind from the SSW – that’s as good as it gets for wind. The swell is a modest 3 ft from the south, with a period of 11 seconds, and the combined energy is moderate (275). The water temp is 66°F, which is pretty much average for this time of year, so no surprises there. Still, it’s ordinary surf – just about rideable, but very average.
Wednesday the 5th of August is more of the same: clean, but the swell stays around 3 ft to 3 ft, and the energy drops a little. It’s surfable, but you won’t be telling your mates about it.
Now, Friday the 7th of August morning is where things get interesting. The swell jumps up to 6 ft from the south, with a period of only 7 seconds – that’s short period, so it’s gonna be a bit of a bumpy, close-outy wave, not that classic groundswell. The wind is glassy, and the combined energy is strong (507). It’s a good surf day if you’re happy with a bit of punch, but that short period means it’s not gonna be the smoothest ride. Still, the best we’ve seen so far.
But the real standout, the one you’ve been waiting for, is Monday the 10th of August. Monday morning is the pick of the whole period. The swell hits 7 ft from the south, with a 13-second period – that’s proper groundswell. The combined energy is massive (1446), and the wind is light offshore from the WSW, keeping it clean. This is expert territory at 7 ft, but if you’ve got the skills, this is the session. The afternoon settles a bit to 6 ft, still clean, still good.
After that, the swell fades through Tuesday and Wednesday, and by the second week it’s back to small, poor conditions with onshore winds. The 14th of August is a total write-off.
So, for the best on offer: Monday the 10th of August morning is the clear winner. Big south swell, clean offshore wind, and plenty of energy. Get on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the NNE by Fri afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | ||||||||||||||
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) | S 9 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NNE 5 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 4 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 109 | 96 | 110 | 174 | 119 | 48 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 60 | 190 | 257 | 240 | 144 | 154 | 168 | 164 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | off | cross-off | glassy | on | on | glassy | glassy | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | on |
High Tide | 3:24PM0.67m | 3:13AM0.69m | 3:53PM0.68m | 3:44AM0.69m | 4:24PM0.66m | 4:17AM0.68m | 5:00PM0.62m | 4:57AM0.64m | 5:46PM0.57m | 5:54AM0.59m | 6:34PM0.52m | 6:56AM0.54m | 7:16PM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 9:00PM0.17m | 9:10AM0.02m | 9:23PM0.20m | 9:36AM0.05m | 9:44PM0.22m | 10:07AM0.09m | 10:02PM0.24m | 11:03AM0.15m | 10:16PM0.25m | 12:07PM0.20m | 00:07AM0.25m | 1:03PM0.26m | 00:53AM0.24m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 8 | 7 | 3 | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 13 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | S 9 | S 8 | S 12 | E 6 | ENE 6 | S 10 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 11 | S 11 | S 6 | SSE 6 | S 9 | E 7 |
| kJ | 109 | 96 | 68 | 174 | 37 | 72 | 18 | 396 | 224 | 154 | 120 | 129 | 114 | 99 | 257 | 240 | 64 | 72 | 168 | 155 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 12 | E 8 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 4 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | S 12 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | SSE 10 | S 10 | ENE 8 | S 9 |
| kJ | 29 | 28 | 110 | 1 | 112 | 34 | 2 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 60 | 190 | 101 | 76 | 144 | 154 | 81 | 164 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 15 | S 13 | SE 4 | — | — | S 9 | — | — | — | S 10 | S 9 | S 4 | S 5 | SE 11 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 8 | SE 6 | SE 9 |
| kJ | 21 | 92 | 5 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 31 | 18 | 10 | 57 | 85 | 24 | 21 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NE 7 | NE 5 | NE 5 | NNE 5 | NE 7 | NE 7 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | — | NE 8 | — | — | — | SSW 4 | S 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 59 | 78 | 119 | 48 | 360 | 569 | 5 | 4 | — | 221 | — | — | — | 11 | 94 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 17 | 2 | 6 | 448 | 279 | 70 | 290 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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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