
Surf Forecasts:
Sao Pedro surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 21 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 5s period, WNW swell with 22 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 0.6m 5s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 21) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 21st Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 5s |
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 cooking for Sao Pedro over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one. The forecast is showing a real barren stretch. We’re looking at a 16-day window with pretty much nothing to write home about. The first real surf recommendation doesn't even show up until the 20th of July, and even then, it’s a grim scene.
The swell energy is super weak, barely registering a pulse. The combined energy of all swells directed here at the start is just a measly 12, and it mostly stays in the single or low double digits. That’s flat spell territory. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
For the first week, from July 20th right through to the end of the month, the wave heights are tiny. We’re talking 0.3 ft to 2 ft at best. The swell is coming from the W and SW, but the period is all over the place – sometimes short and weak, sometimes long but with zero height. The wind is mostly cross-offshore from the NW, which is a decent direction for Sao Pedro, but it’s a complete waste with no swell to work with.
The break is a sheltered point, and it’s rated as beginner-friendly, but it also *rarely breaks*. That’s a major red flag right now. There’s a day on the 28th of July where the wind goes glassy, but there’s no swell at all. It’s just a flat, calm ocean.
There’s a long gap with no surf at all from the 28th of July right through to the 31st. Then, on the 1st of August, we get a tiny 0.3 ft pulse from the W with a period of 11 seconds. The energy is still only 2. It’s not enough to get a surfer out of bed.
The second week doesn’t offer any relief. The 4th of August shows a 0.7 ft swell from the west with a 10-second period, and the energy is a 12. That’s the best we’ve got in the whole 16 days, and it’s still classed as "poor surf conditions." The wind stays cross-offshore, but it’s strong, with a fresh breeze of 19 mph. That’s a lot of wind for a tiny wave.
To be honest, there is no standout day here. There is no best on offer. The whole period is a write-off. If you’re desperate, you might look at the 4th of August morning, but it’s a long shot and still a poor surf. The combination of zero consistent swell and a break that rarely breaks makes this a normal blank run for the area. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 18°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NW on Wed night, strong winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 | WNW 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | NW 7 | WNW 5 | SW 12 | WNW 4 | W 5 | S 11 | S 12 | W 11 | W 8 | W 10 | W 8 | S 15 | S 12 |
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12 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 14 | 20 | 8 | 7 | 0 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 3 | |
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 | 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 | 7:40AM2.34m | 7:59PM2.43m | 8:31AM2.21m | 8:54PM2.20m | 9:29AM2.10m | 9:58PM2.04m | 10:37AM2.05m | 11:13PM1.97m | 11:48AM2.08m | 00:23AM2.00m | 12:49PM2.17m | 1:20AM2.09m | 1:39PM2.30m | 2:05AM2.21m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:38PM0.61m | 2:14AM0.64m | 2:32PM0.78m | 3:06AM0.81m | 3:38PM0.92m | 4:10AM0.93m | 4:55PM0.97m | 5:22AM0.97m | 6:10PM0.93m | 6:28AM0.92m | 7:10PM0.83m | 7:21AM0.82m | 7:57PM0.69m | ||||||||
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | |
— | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:53 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 21 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | S 11 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
12 | 10 | 105 | 120 | 106 | 77 | 59 | 31 | 44 | 36 | 16 | 37 | 30 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 8 | 16 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | — | S 12 | WNW 8 | W 11 | W 10 | W 8 | NNW 13 | NW 11 |
7 | 14 | 24 | 22 | 35 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 16 | 16 | 6 | 15 | 14 | — | 3 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 1 | 16 | 33 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | N 10 | N 9 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 11 | — | — | W 11 | S 12 | S 11 | NW 14 | S 15 | S 12 |
15 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | 4 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 4 | — | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | NW 7 | — | WNW 5 | NW 7 | WNW 4 | W 5 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 |
67 | 131 | 10 | — | 14 | 20 | — | 60 | — | 9 | 65 | 7 | 13 | 104 | 58 | 50 | 77 | 56 | 55 | 129 | 161 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 363 | 0 | 75 | 577 | 0 | 0 | 501 | 104 | 0 | 476 | 301 | 565 | 966 | 467 | 898 | 382 | 515 | 480 | 363 | 205 |
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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.










