Surf Forecasts:
Sao Lourenço surf forecast from 16 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 11s period, WNW swell with 412 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period with NNW 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 (Jun 23) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 10s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Sao Lourenço in the next 16 days are 1.3m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 17th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Lourenço over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 16 | Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
48 | 180 | 328 | 401 | 412 | 292 | 235 | 175 | 164 | 127 | 124 | 105 | 75 | 71 | 66 | 54 | 54 | 102 | 74 | 41 | 114 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:08AM2.89m | 4:27PM3.14m | 5:00AM2.84m | 5:18PM3.12m | 5:51AM2.73m | 6:10PM3.04m | 6:44AM2.59m | 7:03PM2.90m | 7:38AM2.45m | 7:57PM2.72m | 8:36AM2.32m | 8:55PM2.54m | 9:36AM2.24m | 9:56PM2.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:10AM0.15m | 10:47PM-0.01m | 10:59AM0.19m | 11:39PM0.05m | 11:49AM0.28m | 00:32AM0.17m | 12:40PM0.41m | 1:27AM0.32m | 1:34PM0.55m | 2:23AM0.48m | 2:32PM0.70m | 3:21AM0.62m | 3:36PM0.81m | ||||||||
6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:06 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 15 | 21 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 |
36 | 180 | 328 | 401 | 412 | 292 | 235 | 175 | 164 | 127 | 124 | 105 | 75 | 71 | 66 | 54 | 54 | 102 | 74 | 41 | 54 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | W 8 | N 10 | N 9 | — | N 8 | N 7 | — | — | — | — | — | N 13 | NW 12 | — | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | WNW 10 |
30 | 34 | 8 | 6 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 6 | — | 8 | 21 | 13 | 35 | 36 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | N 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 8 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | W 11 | — |
44 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 20 | 32 | 2 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | N 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | N 4 | N 4 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | N 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 3 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 |
48 | 62 | 45 | 45 | 62 | 48 | 36 | 39 | 32 | 22 | 14 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 11 | 40 | 114 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 35 | 397 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 35 | 35 | 223 | 35 | 35 | 223 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 36 | 36 | 223 | 35 | 35 | 315 | 15 |
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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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