
Surf Forecasts:
Ribanceira surf forecast from 12 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 14 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ESE swell with 733 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 12PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with ESE 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 2.0m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ribanceira in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.2m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12PM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 13th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 14th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ribanceira over the next 16 days.
G'day, Rusty here, and I'm looking at what's on offer for Ribanceira over the next couple of weeks. It's a bit of a mixed bag, but there are definitely some windows to get wet.
The first real surfable window kicks off on Sunday the 12th of July. The morning is looking sweet, with a solid 5ft south swell rolling in. The water is much colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 59°. The 11-second period gives it some decent push, and the combined energy is moderate at 870. The wind is a gentle offshore from the SSW, keeping the sandbars clean and lined up. Expect good surf conditions. By the afternoon, the wind picks up and the swell gets a bit messier, so the morning is the clear standout.
Monday the 13th of July is another good one. The morning has a 7ft south swell, with slightly shorter 8-second period that might make it a bit crumbly, but it's still got moderate to strong energy with that 1033 reading. The wind is offshore from the WSW, so it'll be clean. This is a good one for intermediates, but it's getting a bit hefty for beginners. The afternoon drops to 4ft from the SSE, still clean, but a step down in size.
The real standout of the whole outlook is the morning of Tuesday the 14th of July. We've got a 6ft swell from the southeast, with a 10-second period and a combined energy of 712 (moderate). But the wind... it's glassy. A total glass-off from the NW. The waves will be perfect, clean, and smooth. This is the session to circle on the calendar. The afternoon sees the wind swing onshore, so it's over.
The run from Wednesday the 15th through to the 22nd of July is mostly flat or poor. The swell drops to tiny, and the wind is either cross-onshore or onshore, making for a long stretch of dodgy conditions. You're looking at about a week of not much to write home about. There's a tiny blip on the 22nd with a 2ft south swell, but it's not worth paddling out for.
Things start to look up again on Friday the 24th of July. The afternoon brings a glassy 3ft south swell, and the energy is picking up to 344. Still surfable but ordinary. The next real window opens on Saturday the 25th of July, with a 4ft south swell and offshore wind from the SW. The combined energy is 503, so it's got some life. Expect good surf conditions.
Sunday the 26th of July continues the trend with a 4ft south swell, moderate energy (467), and offshore wind from the WSW. Another decent morning session.
After that, Monday the 27th of July sees a big 8ft southeast swell roll in, but the wind is cross-onshore, so it's going to be a choppy mess. That's one for the experts only, if anyone bothers.
So, overall, the best on offer is the glassy Tuesday 14th morning. That's the one. The Sunday 12th morning and Monday 13th morning are also very solid. The second week has some consistent but smaller swell, with Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th mornings being the pick.
Rusty out.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Very mild (max 18°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 23°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 11 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
448 | 385 | 526 | 526 | 168 | 434 | 687 | 710 | 636 | 489 | 284 | 240 | 214 | 161 | 155 | 82 | 80 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 2:07PM0.61m | 00:56AM0.50m | 2:53PM0.65m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:45PM0.18m | 7:35AM-0.01m | 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 | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 5:34 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:35 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:36 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 18 | 17 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 14 | 21 | 22 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 19 | 27 | 28 | 21 |
Feels °C | 14 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | ESE 12 | S 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SE 10 | SE 10 | ESE 10 | E 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | NE 8 | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | ENE 8 |
320 | 255 | 180 | 329 | 168 | 434 | 687 | 710 | 636 | 489 | 284 | 240 | 214 | 161 | 155 | 82 | 80 | 428 | 58 | 58 | 423 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 6 | SSE 10 | SSE 16 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | ESE 11 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | ESE 12 | S 10 | S 13 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 10 | S 16 | ESE 10 | S 14 | S 13 | ESE 10 |
33 | 147 | 50 | 109 | 151 | 82 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 50 | 7 | 3 | 35 | 29 | 17 | 4 | 5 | 58 | 14 | 13 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 19 | SSE 18 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 14 | S 13 | NE 8 | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 18 | S 12 | S 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 16 |
69 | 61 | 3 | 69 | 32 | 30 | 2 | — | 20 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 2 | 20 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 7 | S 8 | S 8 | S 7 | — | — | NE 8 | NNE 4 | NNE 5 | NE 5 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 6 | NE 7 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
448 | 385 | 526 | 526 | 109 | — | — | 2 | 22 | 87 | 126 | 126 | 147 | 244 | 309 | 395 | 452 | 650 | 394 | 475 | 582 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 30 | 47 | 129 | 70 | 70 | 121 | 70 | 70 | 5 | 40 | 18 | 121 | 40 |
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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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