Surf Forecasts:
Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast from 1 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 6 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 10s period, WNW swell with 175 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 3 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 10s period with W 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 Monday (Aug 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s. 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 0.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Monday (Aug 03) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the table for Zambujeira do Mar over the next couple of weeks.
To be straight with you, the outlook is a tough one. For the first twelve days or so, we’re looking at a real flat spell. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the data keeps saying "poor surf conditions." There's just nothing to get excited about for a long stretch.
Then, things finally start to stir around Thursday, August 13th. We get a bit of a pulse showing up, with the swell from the NNW at 4ft, a period of 7 seconds, and a light cross-shore wind from the N at 6 mph. The combined energy is moderate (287). It’s still only rated as marginal, but it’s a glimmer of hope after the drought.
Friday, August 14th, looks similar. A morning session with a 6ft NNW swell, 7 second period, and that same light cross-shore breeze. The energy is building (400). Still marginal, but you can see it's trying.
Now, the standout window. It’s a long way off, so keep that in mind, but Saturday morning, August 15th, is the one to circle. The forecast shows a 7ft swell from the NNW with an 8-second period, and the wind is light out of the NNW at 6 mph, creating a clean cross-shore condition. The combined energy is strong (618). The data even says wind and tide are favorable, but the swell might be getting a bit too big for this break. At 7ft, it’s pushing into expert territory. If you’re confident and experienced, this is your best shot at some real power. Just be aware that Zambujeira do Mar is an exposed spot, it’s very consistent, and crowds are possible, so you won't be alone.
The rest of the weekend into Monday, August 16th, the swell hangs around but the wind picks up, making it choppy and less appealing.
So, in short: you’ve got a long flat spell ahead. The first real chance for a wave is Thursday the 13th, but it’s marginal. The absolute best bet, if you’re an experienced surfer, is the morning of Saturday, August 15th. It’s a long-range call, so don’t bet the farm on it, but it’s the only one that looks like it could be a proper session.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | W 9 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 79 | 61 | 90 | 56 | 67 | 49 | 44 | 47 | 85 | 61 | 106 | 70 | 75 | 60 | 59 | 85 | 85 | 95 | 41 | 61 | 44 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:04PM2.83m | 5:24AM2.56m | 5:37PM2.78m | 5:59AM2.52m | 6:14PM2.68m | 6:39AM2.46m | 6:55PM2.55m | 7:25AM2.36m | 7:47PM2.39m | 8:23AM2.27m | 8:54PM2.24m | 9:37AM2.21m | 10:19PM2.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:47AM0.30m | 11:16PM0.25m | 11:21AM0.33m | 11:50PM0.29m | 11:57AM0.40m | 00:26AM0.37m | 12:38PM0.50m | 1:09AM0.49m | 1:27PM0.63m | 2:01AM0.63m | 2:30PM0.74m | 3:09AM0.76m | 3:54PM0.80m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — |
 | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — | — | 8:37 | — | — | 8:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 18 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 18 |
Feels °C | 24 | 23 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 23 | 21 | 18 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 10 | NNW 4 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | W 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | 79 | 61 | 56 | 56 | 67 | 12 | 44 | 47 | 85 | 40 | 106 | 70 | 75 | 60 | 59 | 85 | 85 | 46 | 21 | 61 | 44 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | W 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 10 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | N 8 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 3 | 21 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 49 | 8 | 5 | 34 | 61 | 1 | 12 | 41 | 35 | 48 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 41 | 28 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 11 | NNW 10 | — | NNW 8 | — | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | — | S 13 | N 8 | N 11 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | — | WNW 9 | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 9 | — | 7 | — | 5 | 5 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 20 | 36 | 14 | 15 | — | 28 | 3 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | N 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 52 | 46 | 90 | 33 | 23 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 9 | 28 | 38 | 95 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 136 | 129 | 54 | 404 | 139 | 30 | 211 | 0 | 49 | 54 | 29 | 29 | 243 | 49 | 70 | 592 | 44 | 77 | 566 | 29 |
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