Surf Forecasts:
Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 20 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 8s period, NW swell with 717 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 8s period with NW 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 (Aug 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. 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 2.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 20) at 10PM. 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 18s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Thu 20th Aug) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, let’s see what we’ve got here for the next couple of weeks. It’s a bit of a mixed bag, but there’s a definite standout window if you’re patient.
The main story is a classic summer pattern. We’ve got a small to moderate pulse of NW swell trying to push in, but the wind is going to be the main character for most of the run. The water’s sitting at about 68°, which is a fair bit cooler than usual for this time of year (a bit colder than normal, actually), so you’ll want a decent steamer.
The first real chance to get wet comes on Sunday, the 16th of August. The morning is the absolute pick of the entire forecast. Zambujeira do Mar will have clean, glassy conditions with that light easterly wind. The swell is a solid 6 ft from the NW with a 9-second period. The combined energy is up there at (449), meaning there’s some proper push behind it. It’s not huge, but for an exposed beach break like this, that’s a fun, punchy size for an intermediate. A few other surfers might be around (crowds sometimes), but with conditions that clean, it'll be worth sharing the peak for a couple of hours. The afternoon gets a bit sloppy as the wind swings onshore, so make the most of the morning.
After that, we hit a long, frustrating patch. From Monday the 17th right through to the start of the 26th of August, it’s mostly junky. The swell sticks around but the wind is either onshore or creating chop, and the wave quality just isn't there. There are a few mornings with cleaner conditions, like the 17th and 23rd, but the swell energy drops away, making it pretty ordinary.
The next real highlight, and it's a promising one, is on the morning of Wednesday the 26th of August. A new pulse of swell arrives, pushing 5 ft from the NNW, and the wind turns nicely offshore from the NNE. The guidance says it’ll be clean, and with moderate combined energy (285), it’ll have some shape. This is a longer-range call, so keep an eye on it, but it looks like the best bet after that initial Sunday session.
If you're just looking for clean waves, the Sunday morning (16th) is the real standout. For the more adventurous, the 26th morning has potential. But for the most part, the wind makes things tough. The longer period swells here tend to be a bit fat for a beach break, but with the right wind, they'll be fine.
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Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 250 | 341 | 470 | 439 | 326 | 163 | 133 | 176 | 140 | 82 | 92 | 61 | 41 | 36 | 38 | 47 | 52 | 650 | 428 | 528 | 587 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross | cross | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 5:07PM3.07m | 5:30AM2.74m | 5:46PM2.88m | 6:08AM2.60m | 6:25PM2.64m | 6:46AM2.43m | 7:06PM2.38m | 7:29AM2.25m | 7:53PM2.12m | 8:21AM2.08m | 8:57PM1.92m | 9:36AM1.97m | 10:29PM1.83m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:49AM0.08m | 11:20PM0.06m | 11:28AM0.20m | 11:56PM0.24m | 12:06PM0.37m | 00:32AM0.45m | 12:47PM0.57m | 1:10AM0.68m | 1:33PM0.79m | 1:54AM0.90m | 2:32PM0.97m | 2:58AM1.07m | 4:01PM1.08m | ||||||||
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 | 6:50 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — |
 | — | 8:28 | — | — | 8:27 | — | — | 8:24 | — | — | 8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 19 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 30 | 28 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 18 |
Feels °C | 23 | 22 | 20 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 22 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | S 18 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | SW 15 | NW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 |
| kJ | 250 | 6 | 470 | 439 | 326 | 163 | 133 | 176 | 140 | 82 | 92 | 61 | 41 | 36 | 22 | 47 | 52 | 8 | 428 | 58 | 70 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | — | S 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | W 8 | SW 16 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | SSW 4 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 6 | — | 5 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 38 | 17 | 2 | — | 8 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 15 | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 4 | SSW 4 | SW 13 | — | SW 14 | SW 14 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | 10 | 10 | 22 | 8 | 20 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 7 | — | 8 | 7 | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | NW 6 | NW 8 | — | NNW 9 | NNW 8 |
| kJ | — | 341 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 33 | 650 | — | 528 | 587 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 713 | 27 | 0 | 30 | 0 | 0 | 338 | 0 | 20 | 611 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 0 | 48 | 54 | 70 | 70 | 725 | 70 |
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