Surf Forecasts:
Sao Pedro surf forecast from 31 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 1.9m 10s period and expected on Monday (Aug 31) at 4PM.
| 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 break down what’s on offer for the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you: it’s a tough stretch. The swell window is pretty much shut for the entire 16-day period. There’s no real energy to speak of, and what little bumps show up are barely a wobble. The first week is a write-off, and the second week doesn’t look any better. We’re looking at a long, dry spell with no decent surf on the horizon.
The only spot in the mix is Sao Pedro, a point break that’s sheltered and picks up a SW swell. But here’s the thing – it *rarely breaks*, and this forecast proves it. The only puff of swell we see is on Monday, August 31st, with a tiny 1 ft of swell from the W. The period is 11 seconds, which is alright, but there’s basically no energy behind it (combined energy of all swells directed here is just 33). The wind is a fresh 18.6 mph from the N, which is cross-offshore, so it would be clean, but there’s just nothing to surf. The water temp is sitting at 68.0°, which is about normal for this time of year.
After that, it’s flat. The swell drops to less than 0.5 ft or nothing at all. We get a couple of days of glassy conditions or light offshore winds, like on Sunday morning, September 6th, when it’s totally glassy with a 0.3 ft S swell, but the energy is a measly 3. It’s still flat. From September 5th all the way through to the 15th, there are long gaps with no swell at all. On September 11th, there’s a tiny 0.7 ft W swell with a 10-second period, but the wind is 15.5 mph and cross-offshore, and again, the energy is just 8. It’s not worth paddling out for.
There is no standout option here. The entire window is a bust. On a positive note, when the swell does eventually show up, Sao Pedro handles a SW swell well, and the winds often favour clean conditions. But for now, leave the boards in the shed. This is one of those blank runs that’s normal for a sheltered spot like this. Forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to get excited about.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the N by Wed night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | NW 15 | NW 13 | S 12 | S 11 | NW 10 |
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21 | 11 | 10 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:15PM2.85m | 5:36AM2.68m | 5:53PM2.72m | 6:16AM2.57m | 6:37PM2.53m | 7:03AM2.43m | 7:31PM2.31m | 8:04AM2.27m | 8:47PM2.12m | 9:28AM2.18m | 10:25PM2.05m | 11:04AM2.24m | 11:56PM2.16m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:01AM0.18m | 11:25PM0.17m | 11:38AM0.27m | 00:02AM0.30m | 12:20PM0.40m | 00:45AM0.49m | 1:12PM0.58m | 1:39AM0.69m | 2:21PM0.75m | 2:55AM0.86m | 3:58PM0.82m | 4:35AM0.90m | 5:38PM0.71m | ||||||||
7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 8:09 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
Feels °C | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 14 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | SW 16 | NW 10 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NW 8 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | NW 15 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
179 | 11 | 273 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 68 | 24 | 21 | 132 | 47 | 48 | 58 | 44 | 106 | 57 | 485 | 663 | 494 | 429 | 184 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | S 11 | SW 16 | — | — | — | SSW 15 | — | NW 10 | NW 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | S 11 | WNW 9 |
21 | 2 | 10 | — | — | — | 23 | — | 4 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 7 | 39 | 7 | 106 | 84 | 69 | 40 | 3 | 26 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | — | S 10 | — | — | — | — | — | W 10 | SSW 14 | — | N 9 | NW 8 | SW 13 | — | NW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | S 12 | S 11 | NNW 6 |
12 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 20 | — | 2 | 3 | 7 | — | 102 | 94 | 40 | 3 | 3 | 7 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
91 | 725 | 164 | 528 | 523 | 512 | 218 | 256 | 172 | — | 99 | 70 | 45 | 47 | 69 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 205 | 205 | 5 | 205 | 205 | 99 | 0 | 189 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 0 | 0 | 156 | 0 |
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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.











