
Surf Forecasts:
Sao Pedro surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 8s period, W swell with 11 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 0.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) 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 2.4m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 10th Sep) | 1ft (0.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Pedro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Gotta be straight with you – we’re looking at a bit of a dry spell for the next couple of weeks. It’s one of those quiet periods where the ocean just isn’t cooperating for us.
Looking over the whole 16-day window, there’s really nothing to get excited about. The first real chance for a wave doesn't show up until Friday the 11th of September, and even then, it’s tiny. We’ve got a long gap of flat conditions from Saturday the 5th right through to Thursday the 10th. A week of nothing. That’s a tough run.
The only spot on the radar is Sao Pedro. It’s a sheltered point break that rarely breaks, and this forecast explains why. The swell is just too small and weak, with the combined energy barely registering (6 on Saturday). It’s a beginner-friendly spot, but there’s nothing for them to practice on. Water temp is sitting at 68°F, which is pretty average for this time of year, about what you’d expect.
On Saturday the 5th, we’ve got a tiny 0.3ft SW groundswell with a 12-second period, but it’s dead glassy in the morning. You might see a ripple, but that’s about it. The wind goes cross-off from the NW in the afternoon, but the swell’s already gone. Sunday the 6th through Thursday the 10th is a complete write-off – flat as a tack.
Friday the 11th of September sees a little bump of 1.0ft from the west with a short 7-second period. The combined energy is still pitiful (14), and it’s blowing 16 mph from the north. Not worth paddling out for.
Saturday the 12th and Sunday the 13th are back to near flat with a tiny 0.3ft south swell. The wind goes offshore on the 12th morning, which would clean it up, but with combined energy of only 3, it’s a total tease.
The following week, from the 14th to the 20th, is more of the same. We see a few glimpses of 0.7ft west swell on the 14th, and a longer-period 0.3ft south groundswell popping up on the 17th with a period of 17 seconds – that’s a very long period for such a tiny wave. The energy is still weak, though (9 on the 17th morning). You’d be waiting forever for a set that barely breaks. The wind is often offshore or cross-off, keeping the surface clean, but with no power behind it, it’s just a pretty, flat ocean.
For this stretch, there is simply no standout session. If you’re desperate for a splash, the morning of Saturday the 12th or the 14th might offer the cleanest water, but don’t expect a ride. Honestly, for a spot that rarely breaks, this kind of blank run is pretty normal. Keep the board waxed and wait for the next real swell.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 11 | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | 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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:25PM2.05m | 11:04AM2.24m | 11:56PM2.16m | 12:21PM2.45m | 1:02AM2.36m | 1:19PM2.69m | 1:53AM2.56m | 2:07PM2.91m | 2:36AM2.72m | 2:50PM3.06m | 3:15AM2.83m | 3:29PM3.11m | 3:52AM2.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:58PM0.82m | 4:35AM0.90m | 5:38PM0.71m | 6:02AM0.76m | 6:50PM0.49m | 7:05AM0.54m | 7:43PM0.25m | 7:54AM0.33m | 8:28PM0.07m | 8:36AM0.16m | 9:07PM-0.04m | 9:15AM0.06m | 9:43PM-0.07m | ||||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | |
— | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | — | 7:55 | — | — | 7:53 | — | — | 7:52 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 27 | 28 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 15 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 |
101 | 106 | 380 | 442 | 304 | 515 | 705 | 628 | 423 | 281 | 180 | 135 | 22 | 8 | 104 | 189 | 18 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 4 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 16 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | N 16 | — | — | WNW 8 | — | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 |
14 | 86 | 101 | 82 | 44 | 173 | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | 21 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 18 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 15 | S 14 | — | S 13 |
6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 61 | 28 | 26 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 4 | — | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | N 5 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
— | 11 | 13 | 9 | 35 | 77 | 71 | 102 | 81 | 69 | 58 | 11 | 201 | 352 | 627 | 421 | 887 | 269 | 188 | 176 | 172 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 189 | 1 | 1 | 188 | 1 | 1 | 604 | 113 | 565 | 361 | 205 | 5 | 438 | 169 | 510 | 527 | 93 |
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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.










