
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 12 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 2.3m 8s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7PM.
| 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
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s cut straight to it. The next couple of weeks are looking flat-out bleak for a surf at Sao Pedro. There’s not a single real wave on the cards, and honestly, your board is going to gather some dust. We’ve got a long stretch of nothing, so don’t get your hopes up for a sneaky session.
We start off this Saturday afternoon with a tease—a tiny 0.3ft swell from the southwest, with a long 12-second period. The water’s sitting at a comfortable 68°, which is about average for this time of year. But that’s where the good news ends. The winds are cross-off, and the energy reading is a pathetic 6. It’s clean but completely flat. This is a spot that rarely breaks as it is, and right now, it’s not breaking at all.
The entire first week, right through to next Friday, is a write-off. There’s no surf on offer. We’re looking at a solid seven-day gap with zero recommendations. The wind stays mostly cross-off, with a few gusts kicking up on Wednesday and Thursday, but it doesn’t matter because there’s nothing for it to blow on.
We finally see a little pulse on Thursday morning the 10th, with 1ft from the west at a short, weak 8-second period. The energy is still poor at 10. This is not a wave you paddle for; it’s a ripple. The next morning, Friday the 11th, has a similar story with 0.7ft from the west, but the wind finally turns offshore. Still, at 6 energy, it’s not worth wetting your hair.
The only thing that gets remotely interesting is the following week, around Sunday the 13th and into the week after. We see some longer period swells—14 to 16 seconds—which hints at some groundswell energy. However, the height stays stuck at a measly 0.3ft or 0.7ft. The energy readings are still pitiful, mostly in the single digits or low teens. Even with a glassy morning on Monday the 14th, you’re looking at nothing you can ride.
There’s a slightly better looking window around Saturday the 19th, with a 0.3ft southwest swell at 14 seconds and energy of 15. It’s the best of a very bad bunch, but it’s still not rideable. The point break might straighten out that long-period swell a bit, but with no height, it’s a moot point.
So, bottom line, this is a blank run. Sao Pedro is sheltered, and with no real swell directed its way for the entire 16-day period, you’d be better off doing literally anything else. The one saving grace is that the break is consistent in its inconsistency—this kind of flat spell is normal here. The forecasts can shift, and a pulse might sneak in, but as it stands, there is nothing on offer. Keep the board in the car just in case, but don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 18°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | Wednesday 9 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | ||||||||||||||
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 | NW 11 | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 8 | NNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | |
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 | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | 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 | 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 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 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 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 21 |
Feels °C | 27 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | W 14 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | N 15 | NNW 13 | NNW 8 | NW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 |
106 | 380 | 442 | 304 | 515 | 799 | 628 | 423 | 286 | 180 | 135 | 25 | 4 | 65 | 534 | 179 | 166 | 498 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 16 | WNW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | WNW 8 | — | — | NNW 12 | WNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 8 | W 8 |
86 | 101 | 65 | 44 | 177 | 61 | — | — | — | — | 20 | 22 | — | — | 177 | 11 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 18 | W 9 | NW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 11 |
6 | 6 | 5 | 61 | 42 | 24 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | 2 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 |
15 | 12 | 10 | 24 | 52 | 46 | 75 | 55 | 51 | 38 | 8 | 322 | 560 | 627 | — | 424 | 368 | — | 302 | 200 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 432 | 1 | 1 | 188 | 1 | 5 | 382 | 99 | 565 | 462 | 99 | 93 | 476 | 296 | 8 | 480 | 14 |
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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.










