
Surf Forecasts:
Saco da Mãe surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 12s period, S swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 13s period, SSE swell with 823 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Saco da Mãe this week:
The surf forecast for Saco da Mãe over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Saco da Mãe in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) 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 0.7m 5s period and expected on Friday (Aug 07) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 4th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Tue 11th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Saco da Mãe over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 20°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SE 11 | ESE 7 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
42 | 62 | 108 | 132 | 123 | 78 | 96 | 77 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 29 | 203 | 456 | 473 | 359 | 347 | 356 | 390 | 356 | 447 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:54PM0.91m | 6:15AM0.96m | 6:34PM0.81m | 7:20AM0.85m | 7:25PM0.70m | 12:21PM0.84m | 9:02PM0.63m | 1:16PM0.96m | 00:48AM0.70m | 1:56PM1.06m | 1:09AM0.80m | 2:29PM1.12m | 1:31AM0.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:53PM0.28m | 1:08AM0.38m | 2:02PM0.40m | 2:21AM0.40m | 3:33PM0.49m | 3:50AM0.38m | 5:15PM0.50m | 10:47PM0.62m | 5:15AM0.30m | 6:37PM0.45m | 6:25AM0.18m | 7:30PM0.40m | 7:20AM0.05m | 8:10PM0.37m | |||||||
6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | 5:38 | — | — | 5:38 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:39 | — | — | 5:40 | — | — | 5:40 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 6 |
Temp °C | 25 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 5 | S 14 | S 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | SSE 11 |
37 | 62 | 54 | 68 | 91 | 77 | 96 | 77 | 55 | 57 | 57 | 19 | 203 | 456 | 473 | 359 | 347 | 356 | 390 | 356 | 447 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 11 | SSE 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SSE 11 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | E 8 | E 8 | SSE 14 | ESE 5 | E 5 | E 7 | ESE 8 | E 8 | E 8 | S 15 |
42 | 54 | 108 | 132 | 123 | 78 | 50 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 18 | 280 | 28 | 19 | 38 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 109 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SE 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | — | — | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | S 4 | E 8 | E 15 | E 15 | S 15 | E 13 | — | — | E 8 |
35 | 39 | 29 | 18 | — | — | 10 | 21 | 35 | 16 | 7 | 20 | 3 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 155 | 3 | — | — | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NNW 3 | SSW 2 | — | — | — | E 5 | — | SSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | 43 | — | 9 | 21 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
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Information about the Saco da Mãe Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Saco da Mãe provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Saco da Mãe can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Saco da Mãe 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 (Saco da Mãe) 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 Saco da Mãe 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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