Surf Forecasts:
Sao Lourenço surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 2,252 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 7s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sao Lourenço this week:
The surf forecast for Sao Lourenço over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sao Lourenço in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 6s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Lourenço over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 22°C on Mon morning, min 19°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SW on Mon morning, calm by Mon night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | WSW 5 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
1103 | 730 | 315 | 173 | 121 | 62 | 77 | 290 | 393 | 558 | 458 | 1011 | 2252 | 1565 | 687 | 357 | 181 | 57 | 90 | 158 | 99 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | on | cross | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross |
High Tide | 1:28PM2.34m | 1:54AM2.25m | 2:08PM2.54m | 2:30AM2.42m | 2:43PM2.72m | 3:03AM2.57m | 3:15PM2.87m | 3:34AM2.69m | 3:46PM2.98m | 4:05AM2.78m | 4:17PM3.03m | 4:37AM2.82m | 4:50PM3.02m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:48PM0.74m | 7:53AM0.72m | 8:24PM0.55m | 8:28AM0.54m | 8:57PM0.38m | 9:01AM0.39m | 9:28PM0.24m | 9:32AM0.26m | 9:59PM0.14m | 10:04AM0.19m | 10:29PM0.09m | 10:37AM0.16m | 11:01PM0.10m | ||||||||
6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | |
— | 8:21 | — | — | 8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | |
mm | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | 3 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | NNW 8 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 7 | W 8 | SW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NW 8 |
5 | 6 | 315 | 173 | 121 | 62 | 15 | 290 | 393 | 5 | 100 | 1011 | 2252 | 1565 | 687 | 357 | 181 | 57 | 86 | 16 | 99 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | N 7 | SW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | SW 11 | — | SW 11 | NNW 9 | — | — | — | S 10 | — | N 8 | W 13 | NW 12 | N 8 |
3 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 5 | — | 5 | 16 | — | — | — | 2 | — | 51 | 3 | 6 | 5 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | N 8 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 11 | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 |
— | — | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | W 8 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 4 |
1103 | 730 | — | — | — | — | 77 | — | — | 558 | 458 | — | — | — | — | — | 29 | 33 | 90 | 158 | 26 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 397 | 272 | 35 | 2 | 32 | 43 | 605 | 401 | 103 | 311 | 224 | 146 | 103 | 274 | 36 | 35 | 397 | 52 | 35 | 397 | 35 |
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Information about the Sao Lourenço Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sao Lourenço provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sao Lourenço can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sao Lourenço 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 (Sao Lourenço) 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 Sao Lourenço 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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