
Surf Forecasts:
Sao Pedro surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 6s period, WNW swell with 24 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 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 1AM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 2ft (0.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Sao Pedro over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let me break it down for you. First up, I gotta be straight with you – the next 16 days are looking pretty grim for a paddle. We’re staring down a long, flat spell with no real surf on offer. The first week and a half is basically a write-off, with tiny, weak swells and hardly any energy. It’s going to be a struggle to find anything worth waxing up for.
Looking at Sao Pedro – this is a point break that’s sheltered, but it rarely breaks. The water’s sitting at 68°F, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year, so nothing weird there. The whole outlook is just a series of poor surf conditions. The combined wave energy is tiny, mostly single digits (like 1, 4, 7, 12), and the swell heights are pathetic – 0.3ft to 1ft at best. The direction is all over the place, from SW to W to S, but it doesn’t matter because there’s no power behind it.
The wind is a constant cross-offshore, which would be great if there was any swell, but there isn’t. It’s just a tease. The period is mostly short, like 6 to 8 seconds, with a few longer ones around 13 to 19 seconds, but again, no height to back it up. The one day that shows a tiny blip is 22 July with a 2ft swell from the WNW, but it’s got a 5-second period – that’s just wind slop, not a proper wave. Forget it.
There’s a glimmer near the end, on 1 August, with a glassy morning and a 0.7ft swell from the West with a 15-second period. That’s a long period, but the energy is still weak (19). It’s barely a ripple. The set-up looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing, if you’re into that.
Honestly, this is a blank run. For this area, it’s not unusual to have these long flat spells. The forecasts can change, but for now, the only stand-out is that there’s no stand-out. Don’t hold your breath.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 18°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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) | S 13 | SW 19 | W 10 | W 9 | SW 18 | W 13 | W 8 | W 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
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3 | 15 | 2 | 7 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 13 | 24 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 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-off | cross-off | 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 |
High Tide | 6:09AM2.62m | 6:26PM2.88m | 6:54AM2.49m | 7:11PM2.67m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:05PM0.27m | 00:43AM0.24m | 12:50PM0.42m | 1:27AM0.44m | 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 | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:54 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 |
13 | 13 | 6 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 111 | 117 | 89 | 48 | 24 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 19 | NW 8 | W 9 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 5 | N 10 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 12 |
1 | 15 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 14 | 24 | 36 | 35 | 33 | 14 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 13 | — | W 10 | NW 10 | SW 18 | W 13 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | W 7 | W 7 | SW 14 | SW 15 | WNW 10 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | N 8 | — | — |
3 | — | 2 | 4 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 32 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | — | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 5 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 |
12 | 22 | 38 | 47 | 58 | 29 | 81 | 127 | — | — | 13 | 24 | 15 | 63 | 40 | 31 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 59 | 81 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 948 | 966 | 99 | 437 | 476 | 187 | 255 | 363 | 99 | 0 | 501 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 99 | 1 | 501 | 67 | 510 | 786 | 574 |
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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.










