Surf Forecasts:
Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast from 30 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 4 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, WNW swell with 157 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 31 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s 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 Friday (Jul 31) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zambujeira do Mar in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM. 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 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 31st Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
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 cards for Zambujeira do Mar over the next couple of weeks.
Right off the bat, I gotta be straight with you – it's a tough stretch. The first week and a half is pretty much a write-off. We're looking at a solid 11-day gap with no real surf on offer. The waves are small, the wind is mostly on it or cross, and everything is just a bit messy. You'll see tiny 1ft to 3ft swells, mostly from the WNW, but with periods all over the place, often short and weak. The combined swell energy is low, mostly under 150 (67 to 148), so there's just no push. The wind is a constant problem, swinging from cross to cross-on, keeping things choppy and uninviting. Honestly, it's a time to wax the board and just watch the horizon.
The water temperature is sitting at 67°, which is about 3° colder than normal for this time of year, so you'll feel that chill if you do go in.
Things start to get interesting around Tuesday the 11th of August. The swell finally shows some signs of life. By Wednesday morning the 12th, we're looking at a solid 7ft swell from the NW with a period of 8 seconds. The combined energy jumps right up to 649 (moderate wave energy), which is a proper kick. The wind is a light cross-shore from the N, 9 mph, which is clean. But here's the catch – at 7ft, this is getting into expert territory. It's predicted to be too big for the break, so unless you're really charging and know the place, it's a session for the experienced crew only. The afternoon stays big at 6ft, but the wind swings back to a cross-on 12 mph NW, which will mess it up.
To be honest, there's one standout, and that's that Wednesday morning on the 12th. If you're good enough to handle it, the clean conditions and solid, punchy NW swell (7ft, 8 seconds) at Zambujeira do Mar could offer a few proper waves. The energy is there (649), and the offshore wind is light. But the size is a major caveat – it's a big, powerful wave for this spot. For everyone else, it's a long wait for something that might only be for the brave.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 18°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 10 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | W 9 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 |
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 kJ | 37 | 67 | 69 | 24 | 35 | 116 | 79 | 61 | 100 | 46 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 43 | 144 | 146 | 105 | 68 | 71 | 45 | 42 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 6:39AM2.46m | 6:55PM2.55m | 7:25AM2.36m | 7:47PM2.39m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 12:38PM0.50m | 1:09AM0.49m | 1:27PM0.63m | 2:01AM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — |
 | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:39 | — | — | 8:38 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 23 | 18 | 27 | 25 | 21 | 31 | 27 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 17 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 23 | 22 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 9 | W 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 37 | 37 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 48 | 79 | 61 | 56 | 39 | 52 | 48 | 44 | 43 | 144 | 146 | 105 | 68 | 71 | 45 | 42 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | N 10 | NW 9 | W 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | N 8 | — | N 8 | NNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 17 | 14 | 7 | 6 | 13 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 7 | 23 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | — | 1 | 10 | 20 | 18 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | W 12 | — | — | N 11 | NNW 10 | — | NNW 8 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | S 13 | — | S 13 | W 11 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 |
| kJ | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | 2 | 9 | — | 7 | — | — | 5 | — | 3 | — | 3 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 4 | NW 8 | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 4 | — | NW 5 | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | — | — |
| kJ | 13 | 67 | 69 | 24 | 35 | 116 | 58 | 57 | 100 | 46 | 35 | 13 | — | 4 | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 715 | 0 | 4 | 592 | 0 | 29 | 568 | 54 | 48 | 378 | 44 | 298 | 378 | 49 | 27 | 54 | 29 | 29 | 54 | 29 |
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