Surf Forecasts:
Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 1 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 6s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 10s period, NW swell with 229 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 29 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 10s period with NNW 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 Wednesday (Jul 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. 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 1.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 29th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 1st Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, folks. Rusty here, looking at Zambujeira do Mar for the next couple of weeks.
First thing: the water is sitting at about 66°F, which is a bit cooler than we’d normally expect for this time of year, so you might want a slightly thicker suit.
We’re starting off with a pretty flat and messy stretch. Tuesday morning the 28th has a small 3ft swell from the NNW, but it’s cross-shore wind and the combined energy is only moderate – not worth paddling out for. Wednesday morning the 29th has a tiny 2ft swell with glassy conditions, but it’s just too small. Thursday through the end of July is mostly poor, with choppy conditions and combined energy dropping below 100 at times. That’s a gap of several days with no real surf.
The first bit of action comes Saturday the 1st of August, with a 4ft swell from the NW, but the wind is cross-shore or cross-onshore, so it’s messy. The combined energy climbs to 171 (moderate), but the waves are poor quality. Sunday the 2nd through Tuesday the 5th is more of the same: small to modest swell, but with the wind blowing the wrong way.
The biggest swell of the forecast hits Friday the 7th of August. We’re talking 7ft to 7ft from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps to 519 to 620 (strong to very strong). That’s expert territory – way too big for beginners. But the wind is cross-onshore, so it’ll be choppy and lumpy. This setup is more interesting for kite surfers than paddle surfers. Saturday the 8th and Sunday the 9th still have decent size (5ft to 6ft) but the wind is still cross-onshore, so quality is poor.
The best clean waves come in the second week. Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th of August have a 3ft to 4ft swell from the NNW, but the wind turns light and cross-offshore from the NNE. That’s clean, glassy conditions. The combined energy is moderate (117 to 148), so the waves have a bit of push. It’s not big, but it’s the most surfable of the whole run. Wednesday the 12th also has a clean morning with a 2ft swell, but it’s small.
So, if you’re looking for the best bet, aim for Monday the 10th or Tuesday the 11th. It’ll be clean and fun. The big swell on the 7th is a wind-affected miss. Long-range, things could change, but for now, that’s the call.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 189 | 212 | 122 | 84 | 64 | 47 | 37 | 37 | 92 | 57 | 59 | 144 | 100 | 109 | 63 | 46 | 41 | 58 | 45 | 26 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 2:52PM2.60m | 3:13AM2.44m | 3:27PM2.72m | 3:46AM2.51m | 4:00PM2.80m | 4:18AM2.56m | 4:32PM2.84m | 4:51AM2.58m | 5:04PM2.83m | 5:24AM2.56m | 5:37PM2.78m | 5:59AM2.52m | 6:14PM2.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:06PM0.44m | 9:10AM0.44m | 9:39PM0.34m | 9:43AM0.36m | 10:12PM0.28m | 10:15AM0.31m | 10:44PM0.25m | 10:47AM0.30m | 11:16PM0.25m | 11:21AM0.33m | 11:50PM0.29m | 11:57AM0.40m | 00:26AM0.37m | ||||||||
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 | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — |
 | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 24 | 18 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 28 | 26 | 19 | 29 | 27 | 18 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 27 | 23 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 24 | 22 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 189 | 212 | 122 | 84 | 64 | 28 | 23 | 37 | 23 | 14 | 16 | 55 | 64 | 62 | 57 | 38 | 37 | 49 | 45 | 26 | 56 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | N 12 | N 11 | E 5 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | N 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | N 10 |
| kJ | 13 | 7 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 39 | 37 | 17 | 3 | 6 | 12 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 13 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 23 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 8 | NW 12 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 8 | NW 8 | E 5 | — | W 12 | E 5 | N 12 | E 6 | — | — | WNW 11 | — | — | N 8 | N 8 | S 13 |
| kJ | 3 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 17 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | — | 22 | — | — | 5 | 1 | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | NW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 5 | — | NW 4 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 10 | 13 | 47 | — | 16 | 92 | 57 | 59 | 144 | 100 | 109 | 63 | 46 | 41 | 58 | 22 | 12 | 39 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 27 | 386 | 0 | 0 | 770 | 29 | 48 | 713 | 19 | 48 | 574 | 29 | 29 | 329 | 70 | 29 | 136 | 129 | 206 | 566 | 29 |
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