
Surf Forecasts:
Sao Pedro surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 5 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 10s period, W swell with 18 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 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 05) 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 1.8m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Pedro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for our region.
Honestly, I’ve got to be straight with you – looking at Sao Pedro, it’s a tough run ahead. This spot is a sheltered point that rarely breaks, and the entire 16-day window is looking like a big fat zero for good surf. We’re talking about a long dry spell with no real swell to speak of.
From the start of the period on Monday, August 3rd, right through to the very end, it’s all poor surf conditions. The combined energy of all swells directed here is struggling, with values mostly below 10 (0-7) through the first week, and even the highest reading we get is a still-weak 99 on Wednesday, August 12th afternoon. That’s tiny, weak, and not worth getting wet for. The wind is mostly cross-off from the NNW, which looks clean, but with no swell to work with, clean conditions don’t mean a thing.
There’s a slight uptick mid-month, around Thursday, August 13th, with some 2ft swell from the west and a period of 8 seconds, but the energy is still only moderate (65). The winds are still cross-off, but the swell is tiny and short period. It’s just not enough to push over a sheltered point that rarely breaks. By Monday, August 17th, we’re back to a 2ft swell with a 5-second period and a fresh breeze – that’s just wind chop.
For a beginner-friendly point break like this, the lack of any consistent swell is a real bummer. When the wind is offshore and clean, it’s teasing us, but there’s nothing to ride. This is a wait-and-see situation. The forecasts can change, but right now, there’s nothing to recommend. The only thing that might be of interest here is if you’re into kite surfing, because the cross-off winds and small, choppy waves could be more fun for a kite than a paddle board.
Keep your eyes on the charts, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 19°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WSW 2 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 8 | SW 12 | NNW 9 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | NNW 8 | W 7 | S 11 | W 7 |
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0 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | 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 | 6:05AM2.51m | 6:19PM2.66m | 6:44AM2.44m | 7:01PM2.53m | 7:31AM2.35m | 7:52PM2.37m | 8:28AM2.25m | 8:59PM2.23m | 9:43AM2.20m | 10:25PM2.16m | 11:08AM2.25m | 11:52PM2.22m | 12:25PM2.42m | 1:04AM2.38m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:03PM0.40m | 00:32AM0.37m | 12:44PM0.50m | 1:15AM0.48m | 1:33PM0.62m | 2:07AM0.62m | 2:37PM0.74m | 3:15AM0.75m | 4:00PM0.79m | 4:40AM0.79m | 5:32PM0.71m | 6:03AM0.70m | 6:49PM0.52m | ||||||||
6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | |
— | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 19 | 19 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 10 | W 7 | W 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | W 7 | NW 10 | W 7 |
60 | 132 | 154 | 129 | 118 | 90 | 63 | 56 | 22 | 49 | 48 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 140 | 25 | 36 | 47 | 24 | 47 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | N 8 | NNW 8 | N 9 | NW 11 | NNW 9 | NW 11 | W 10 | WNW 6 | S 12 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 9 | S 11 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | N 7 | NW 9 |
11 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 55 | 75 | 58 | 53 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 3 | 22 | 26 | 4 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | — | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 10 | S 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | — | NW 10 | NNW 7 | S 11 | N 6 |
2 | — | 7 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 34 | 3 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 3 | — | 4 | 10 | 2 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | — | NNW 9 | NW 3 | — | W 7 | NW 3 |
— | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 190 | 428 | 415 | 245 | 271 | 310 | 399 | 295 | — | 108 | 3 | — | 47 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 437 | 0 | 74 | 188 | 2 | 1 | 379 | 261 | 205 | 205 | 93 | 169 | 480 | 8 | 93 | 406 | 70 | 93 | 438 | 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.











