Zambujeira do Mar Surf Break

Lat Long: 37.52° N 8.79° W

Zambujeira do Mar Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Zambujeira do Mar sea temperature is
19.0°C
2.1° 

Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 19 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, NW swell with 1,761 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. 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 2.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Sep 19) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 18th Sep)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 19th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
3
4
1
3
3
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
9
1.7
NW
9
1.3
NNW
14
1.9
NW
14
1.8
NW
13
1.6
NW
13
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
11
1.2
NW
12
1.1
NW
12
0.9
NW
16
1.2
NW
15
1.6
NW
13
1.4
NW
13
1.3
NW
12
1.2
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
612
449
607
1470
1127
816
597
568
431
270
226
455
350
396
298
381
657
867
604
479
389
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
20
NW
5
NE
5
N
15
W
5
S
10
ENE
15
W
5
SSE
10
ENE
15
W
5
S
5
NE
15
WNW
0
NNW
5
N
10
WNW
5
NNE
0
WNW
15
W
5
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
off
on
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
8:08PM1.86m
8:44AM1.94m
9:47PM1.76m
10:29AM1.93m
11:26PM1.83m
11:49AM2.07m
00:27AM2.00m
12:40PM2.27m
1:08AM2.20m
1:19PM2.48m
1:43AM2.39m
1:53PM2.67m
2:15AM2.58m
Low Tide
1:45PM0.98m
2:01AM1.11m
3:15PM1.12m
3:44AM1.19m
5:09PM1.08m
5:26AM1.10m
6:18PM0.91m
6:25AM0.91m
7:01PM0.71m
7:06AM0.71m
7:35PM0.50m
7:40AM0.51m
8:07PM0.30m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
7:18
7:18
7:20
7:20
7:22
7:22
7:24
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
7:38
7:37
7:36
7:34
7:32
7:30
7:30
 mm
Temp °C
26
23
20
28
26
24
31
26
23
32
28
21
30
27
21
30
25
22
30
27
23
Feels °C
23
19
20
26
24
23
31
24
24
33
26
22
28
25
23
28
23
23
28
25
22
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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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