
Surf Forecasts:
Sao Pedro surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 6s period, WNW swell with 34 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 0.7m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 8s period and expected on Monday (Jul 20) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Pedro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you. I’ve looked over the charts for Sao Pedro, and to be honest, the outlook is a quiet one. The data shows a very long stretch of poor surf conditions, with no real energy or rideable swell to speak of for the entire 16-day window. The first few days are flat, and the pattern just doesn't turn around.
We start off on Wednesday, July 15th, with nothing. The combined energy is a flat zero (0), and the water temperature is sitting at 67°, which is about average for the time of year with just a slight anomaly. The wind is light, but with no swell, it doesn't matter.
Moving through the next week, we see tiny, inconsistent pulses. On Thursday afternoon, July 16th, we get a blink of 1.0 ft from the WNW, but the period is a short 5 seconds and the energy is weak (8). It’s just not enough to surf. The wind is cross-offshore, which is clean, but the swell is a no-show.
Friday, July 17th, offers a similar story: a tiny 1.0 ft from the W in the morning, then dropping to 0.7 ft in the afternoon. The cleanliness is there, but the wave size is barely a ripple. This pattern of tiny, weak swells – some under 2 ft with periods between 4 and 6 seconds – continues right through the weekend and into the following week. On Saturday, July 18th, the afternoon sees a 0.3 ft swell from the SW with a very long period of 19 seconds, but the energy is still low (15). That long-period groundswell at a point like Sao Pedro would usually be promising, but there’s just not enough height to push it.
After that, it’s a desert. From Monday, July 20th, all the way through to Wednesday, July 30th, the records show a string of days with either zero swell or a minuscule 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft. The combined energy readings are all in the single digits (0, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8). The wind is mostly cross-offshore from the NNW, which is clean, but the ocean is basically asleep.
There is simply no standout swell in this 16-day outlook. The best you could hope for is a knee-high ripple on a few afternoons, but it’s not worth paddling out for. The spot itself is a sheltered point that’s rarely breaks, and this forecast confirms that. There’s a solid 11-day gap from July 19th to July 30th with no recommendations at all. For this area, a blank run like this is more normal than not. You’re better off checking the forecast again in a few days.
Stay patient.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SW on Wed morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Mon afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 5 | WNW 8 | S 12 | SW 6 | S 14 | S 13 | SW 19 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 18 | W 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | W 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 6 | WNW 6 |
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0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 34 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | 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 | 4:08PM3.12m | 4:38AM2.78m | 4:55PM3.13m | 5:24AM2.73m | 5:40PM3.05m | 6:09AM2.62m | 6:26PM2.88m | 6:54AM2.49m | 7:11PM2.67m | 7:40AM2.34m | 7:59PM2.43m | 8:31AM2.21m | 8:54PM2.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:28PM-0.07m | 10:36AM0.10m | 11:14PM-0.03m | 11:21AM0.15m | 11:59PM0.08m | 12:05PM0.27m | 00:43AM0.24m | 12:50PM0.42m | 1:27AM0.44m | 1:38PM0.61m | 2:14AM0.64m | 2:32PM0.78m | 3:06AM0.81m | ||||||||
6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | W 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | WNW 6 |
27 | 40 | 38 | 41 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 12 | 150 | 10 | 24 | 99 | 55 | 42 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | N 6 | WNW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 5 | W 5 | SW 19 | NW 8 | W 9 | NNW 9 | S 17 | WNW 8 | WNW 12 | W 7 | W 6 | WNW 10 | NNW 7 |
12 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 22 | 34 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | NNW 7 | N 6 | N 6 | S 11 | NW 6 | S 12 | — | S 14 | S 13 | — | W 10 | NW 10 | SW 18 | W 13 | NW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | WNW 10 |
4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | — | 2 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 21 | 8 | 32 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | NW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | WNW 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | 5 | — | 10 | 14 | 29 | 21 | 32 | 69 | 53 | 85 | 142 | — | 183 | 170 | — | 34 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 16 | 516 | 0 | 904 | 956 | 464 | 565 | 1332 | 541 | 480 | 966 | 221 | 214 | 462 | 14 | 93 | 5 | 99 | 0 | 438 | 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.
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