
Surf Forecasts:
Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 13 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, SW swell with cross-onshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 25 Nov, 12PM (local time) - 23ft (7.0m), 16s period, NW swell with 24,813 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 13 Nov, 12AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zambujeira do Mar this week:
The surf forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zambujeira do Mar in the next 16 days are 7.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Nov 12) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 13th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 13th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Wed 25th Nov) | 23ft (7.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 73mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 16°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the S on Wed morning, light winds from the SW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | W 12 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 8 | WSW 11 | W 7 | W 10 | WSW 10 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 |
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3459 | 2908 | 2461 | 1853 | 1238 | 974 | 1569 | 1158 | 713 | 265 | 194 | 146 | 70 | 150 | 147 | 972 | 2655 | 4475 | 4054 | 4734 | 3502 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:20PM2.53m | 3:34AM2.65m | 3:56PM2.40m | 4:10AM2.54m | 4:33PM2.26m | 4:49AM2.41m | 5:14PM2.11m | 5:33AM2.28m | 6:04PM1.98m | 6:27AM2.17m | 7:06PM1.90m | 7:31AM2.11m | 8:19PM1.89m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:09AM0.31m | 9:16PM0.44m | 9:44AM0.41m | 9:50PM0.55m | 10:22AM0.54m | 10:26PM0.67m | 11:03AM0.68m | 11:07PM0.80m | 11:52AM0.82m | 11:55PM0.92m | 12:51PM0.92m | 00:57AM1.01m | 2:01PM0.94m | 2:11AM1.03m | |||||||
7:09 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | 7:11 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | |
— | 5:27 | — | — | 5:27 | — | — | 5:25 | — | — | 5:24 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:23 | — | — | 5:22 | — | |
mm | 31 | 25 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 4 | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | 6 | 5 | 5 | — | — | 1 |
Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 15 | 18 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | WNW 12 | SW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WNW 9 | W 8 | WSW 11 | W 7 | NW 7 | WSW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | WNW 12 |
3459 | 1336 | 2461 | 1074 | 1238 | 865 | 1569 | 1158 | 430 | 265 | 194 | 146 | 60 | 150 | 98 | 972 | 2655 | 4475 | 4054 | 4734 | 3502 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | S 9 | W 16 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WSW 12 | W 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | NW 16 |
— | — | 1490 | 1030 | 157 | 127 | 866 | 769 | 713 | 242 | 70 | 106 | 45 | 37 | 27 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 454 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 18 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | N 9 | W 10 | WNW 12 | N 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 7 | — | — | — | 32 | 28 | 6 | 70 | 50 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | SW 10 | — | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | — | — | — | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
177 | 2908 | — | 1853 | 1199 | 974 | — | — | — | — | 143 | — | — | — | 147 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 169 | 163 | 473 | 566 | 566 | 404 | 49 | 577 | 30 | 30 | 566 | 49 | 30 | 211 | 30 | 410 | 577 | 410 | 410 | 580 | 211 |
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Information about the Zambujeira do Mar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zambujeira do Mar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Zambujeira do Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zambujeira do Mar 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 (Zambujeira do Mar) 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 Zambujeira do Mar 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.
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