Surf Forecasts:
Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 12 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 9s period, WNW swell with 172 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zambujeira do Mar in the next 16 days are 1.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 16) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming up for Zambujeira do Mar.
To be straight with you, the next week and a half is a bit of a grind. We’ve got a long stretch of small, weak, and messy surf. The water’s sitting at 69°, which is bang on average for July, so at least a dip won’t give you a shock.
The first real glimmer of hope doesn’t show up until Sunday morning, July 12th. That morning we get a bit of a pulse with 3ft swell from the WNW, period around 9 seconds, and the wind goes glassy – WSW at just 3 mph. The energy is moderate (176), and for a few hours, it’ll be clean. It’s not going to be world-class, but after a blank run, it’ll feel like a gift. The rest of Sunday gets blown out, so grab that morning window.
After that, we’re back into small, bumpy, onshore slop until the following weekend. The swell tries to build from Saturday July 18th, with 5ft to 5ft from the NW, but the period is short (6 seconds) and the wind is cross to cross-on, making it choppy. The energy is ramping up (226 to 272), but the quality just isn’t there for a paddle.
The one standout in this whole 16-day window is actually Sunday morning, July 19th. The swell is 5ft from the NNW, period just 7 seconds, but the energy is strong (280). The wind is a gentle cross-shore from the NNW at 9 mph, which keeps it from being a complete washout. It’s a marginal call, but it’s the best of a tricky bunch. For a more experienced surfer, it could be worth a look. The break is very consistent, so even on a poor day, you know there’s something to sit on.
The rest of the second week just looks like more of the same – small, short-period NW swell with cross-on winds. Not much to get excited about.
So, in short: if you’re keen, the glassy dawn on Sunday July 12th is your best bet for a clean, rideable wave. The Sunday July 19th morning offers a bit more power but needs a tolerant eye. For the rest, it’s a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
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 kJ | 47 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 38 | 37 | 43 | 130 | 172 | 137 | 59 | 86 | 84 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 40 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:10AM2.25m | 10:38PM2.31m | 11:20AM2.34m | 11:52PM2.38m | 12:27PM2.50m | 1:00AM2.50m | 1:28PM2.69m | 2:01AM2.63m | 2:23PM2.88m | 2:55AM2.74m | 3:14PM3.04m | 3:45AM2.80m | 4:02PM3.14m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:17PM0.75m | 4:56AM0.64m | 5:34PM0.65m | 6:06AM0.56m | 6:44PM0.48m | 7:09AM0.44m | 7:46PM0.28m | 8:06AM0.31m | 8:42PM0.10m | 8:57AM0.19m | 9:33PM-0.02m | 9:44AM0.12m | 10:22PM-0.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 20 | 17 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 18 | 17 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 5 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 6 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 47 | 59 | 55 | 55 | 54 | 37 | 15 | 43 | 130 | 172 | 137 | 59 | 86 | 84 | 20 | 26 | 27 | 40 | 29 | 30 | 59 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | S 16 | — | S 16 | S 16 | NW 13 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | NW 4 | SW 15 | W 7 | SW 18 | SW 13 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 |
| kJ | 1 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 7 | 27 | 27 | 65 | 1 | 8 | 38 | 12 | 7 | 26 | 12 | 23 | 19 | 28 | 26 | 24 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 16 | NW 12 | NW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 14 | SW 13 | W 14 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | S 12 | SW 12 | S 11 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | 37 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 12 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 31 | 23 | 35 | 27 | 18 | 38 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 294 | 404 | 128 | 206 | 136 | 83 | 139 | 562 | 0 | 0 | 607 | 0 | 59 | 568 | 137 | 425 | 54 | 29 | 29 | 211 | 29 |
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