Surf Forecasts:
Sao Pedro surf forecast from 28 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 1 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with 24 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Sao Pedro this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Sao Pedro in the next 16 days are 0.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 10s period and expected on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 1st Sep) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Pedro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a proper look at what’s on the cards for our local patch. I’ll be straight with you – it’s a quiet stretch ahead. We’ve got a long dry spell to get through before we even see a whisper of a wave worth talking about.
The outlook starts off with barely anything on offer. From now through the end of August and into the first week of September, the energy is just not there. The swell is tiny, the combined energy is barely registering – mostly single-digit or low two-digit values, like 2 (weak) or 3 (weak). It’s all labelled poor surf conditions. There’s a stretch from the 28th of August right through to the 11th of September where there’s simply nothing worth paddling out for. The wind is often cross-off or offshore, which would be great if there was any swell, but there just isn’t. We’re looking at a solid two-week gap with no recommendations.
We finally get a flicker of something around the 9th and 10th of September. On the 9th, the swell starts to show a pulse of long-period groundswell – 17 seconds – coming from the south, but it’s only 0.3 ft. The combined energy is still weak at 10. The 10th sees a slight bump with a 0.7 ft wave out of the west, period of 12 seconds, and combined energy of 12. But that’s still not enough to get excited about. The wind remains cross-off or offshore, but with the swell so tiny, it’s a “what if” scenario.
If you are absolutely desperate for a surf, the only spot that might tick over is Sao Pedro. It’s a point break, sheltered, and it rarely breaks – which tells you how infrequent the action is here. When there is wave energy, it needs a good southwest swell to work, which is its optimum direction here. If we somehow get a pulse, the morning of the 3rd of September has a light offshore wind from the NNE at 6 mph, which would make the surface clean. But with a 0.7 ft swell and weak energy (21), it’s a scrap, not a session. Crowds are something to keep in mind here; it’s often busy when there are waves.
Overall, this area is in a real slump. It’s a blank run that’s pretty normal for this setup when the swell windows aren’t lining up. The winds are often clean, but without swell, we’re just looking at a flat, glassy ocean.
Stay tuned, forecasts can change, but for now, save your wax.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | Sunday 30 | Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | WNW 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | NW 8 | W 13 | W 13 | NW 9 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 7 | SSW 14 |
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2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 19 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 3:37PM2.89m | 3:56AM2.70m | 4:08PM2.94m | 4:28AM2.74m | 4:41PM2.93m | 5:01AM2.74m | 5:15PM2.85m | 5:36AM2.68m | 5:53PM2.72m | 6:16AM2.57m | 6:37PM2.53m | 7:03AM2.43m | 7:31PM2.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:23AM0.25m | 9:49PM0.13m | 9:54AM0.17m | 10:19PM0.08m | 10:27AM0.15m | 10:51PM0.09m | 11:01AM0.18m | 11:25PM0.17m | 11:38AM0.27m | 00:02AM0.30m | 12:20PM0.40m | 00:45AM0.49m | 1:12PM0.58m | 1:39AM0.69m | |||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 20 | 19 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | S 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 13 | — | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 |
1277 | 1080 | 817 | 515 | 2 | 53 | 182 | 3 | — | 172 | 315 | 303 | 211 | 21 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 193 | 101 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | — | S 10 | S 10 | — | — | W 13 | — | — | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | — | — | SSW 15 | — | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 9 | NW 8 |
2 | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 38 | 11 | 10 | 22 | — | — | 23 | — | 21 | 20 | 45 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 18 | S 11 | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WNW 8 | SSW 14 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | 19 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | ESE 2 | — | NNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | 334 | 187 | — | 416 | 359 | 36 | 39 | 53 | 78 | 486 | 443 | 496 | 372 | 242 | 1 | — | 66 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 233 | 1 | 0 | 432 | 1 | 1 | 432 | 1 | 1 | 432 | 5 | 205 | 480 | 296 | 205 | 577 | 14 | 4 | 171 | 4 |
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Information about the Sao Pedro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Sao Pedro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Sao Pedro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Sao Pedro 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 Pedro) 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 Pedro 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.
Sao Pedro is 2 km (1 miles) from Parede. If you plan a holiday in Lisboa, look for hotels and other accommodation in Parede. Parede has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











