Surf Forecasts:
Sao Pedro surf forecast from 19 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 19 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 14s period, SSW swell with 21 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 8s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 22) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 19th Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Pedro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, this is Rusty, and I’ve got a look at what’s coming up for the next couple of weeks. I’ll be straight with you: it’s a tough run. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny, weak, and mostly poor surf, so don’t expect much.
We’ve got a bit of a swell on Tuesday afternoon, August 18th, but it’s only 1 ft from the SW with a very long period of 16 seconds. That’s a long-period groundswell, which at a sheltered point break like Sao Pedro can sometimes offer a bit of shape, but the combined energy is a weak 43, and the call is "poor surf conditions." The wind is onshore from the SW at 9 mph, which is messy. The water temp is 69°F with an anomaly of -0.7°F, which is about average for the time of year.
The rest of the week and into the next is a real desert. From Wednesday morning, August 19th, all the way through to Monday, September 1st, the swell barely registers. We’re talking 0.3 ft to 0.7 ft most days, with periods that are either very short (4 seconds) or moderate (13-15 seconds), but the energy is tiny – often in the single digits or low 20s. The wind is mostly cross-offshore from the NNW at 12-22 mph, so the water will look clean, but there’s just no power to push a wave. This is a classic blank run for this spot.
There’s a tiny glimmer of hope around Tuesday afternoon, September 1st, and Wednesday morning, September 2nd. We see a 0.7 ft swell from the SSW with a 14-15 second period, and the combined energy nudges up to 20-23. The wind is lighter, from the NNW at 6-9 mph, making it cross-offshore. It’s still poor surf, but it’s the best of a very bad bunch. If you’re desperate for a paddle, those are the sessions to check, but don’t get your hopes up.
Honestly, there’s no standout here. The entire 16-day window is a write-off. For a break that "rarely breaks," this is a normal, poor run. I wouldn’t recommend the drive.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 18°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | NNW 7 | SSW 13 | S 4 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
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38 | 21 | 20 | 0 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-off | 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 |
High Tide | 7:12PM2.36m | 7:35AM2.24m | 7:59PM2.11m | 8:27AM2.07m | 9:03PM1.91m | 9:42AM1.96m | 10:34PM1.82m | 11:14AM1.96m | 00:03AM1.88m | 12:28PM2.09m | 1:03AM2.02m | 1:19PM2.27m | 1:45AM2.19m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:16AM0.67m | 1:40PM0.78m | 2:01AM0.89m | 2:39PM0.97m | 3:04AM1.06m | 4:08PM1.07m | 4:38AM1.12m | 5:47PM1.03m | 6:06AM1.04m | 6:54PM0.89m | 7:03AM0.88m | 7:39PM0.71m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | |
8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:25 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
237 | 159 | 94 | 72 | 44 | 26 | 44 | 44 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 26 | 26 | 16 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 11 | SSW 15 | WNW 9 | W 11 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
38 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 50 | 62 | 19 | 21 | 27 | 10 | — | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | WNW 10 | SSW 13 | S 4 | SSW 13 | NNW 13 | SSW 15 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
5 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 1 | 17 | 16 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | 56 | 362 | 491 | 981 | 603 | 727 | 707 | 763 | 1026 | 638 | 651 | 853 | 500 | 327 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 10 | 4 | 10 | 432 | 0 | 0 | 432 | 432 | 216 | 452 | 264 | 205 | 356 | 254 | 151 | 192 | 221 | 192 | 480 | 8 |
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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.











