Surf Forecasts:
Zambujeira do Mar surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 13 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, NW swell with 233 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 9 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period with WNW 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 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM. 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 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 9th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zambujeira do Mar over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the cards for our little slice of coast.
Right off the bat, it's a tough start. We're looking at a solid stretch of poor conditions for the next week and a bit. The swell is tiny, the wind is mostly cross-on or onshore, and the water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year – about 68° at Zambujeira do Mar, which is 3° below average, so you'll want a decent spring suit.
Things don't really get interesting until Friday the 21st of August. That morning we see a big jump in energy, with the combined energy hitting 704 – that's some proper power coming in. The swell is a solid 7ft from the NW, with a 9-second period. It's onshore, so a bit lumpy, but there's potential.
The real standout, and the only one worth getting excited about, is the afternoon of Friday the 21st. The combined swell energy is massive at 939, with a 8ft NW swell and a 10-second period. The wind is light and onshore from the west, but the call is that wind and tide are favorable. However, the forecast is saying this is predicted to be too big for Zambujeira do Mar. For an intermediate spot like this, 8ft is pushing into expert territory, especially with that much energy behind it. If you're not a seasoned local, give this one a miss or watch from the cliffs.
The weekend after that, the 22nd and 23rd, sees the swell drop back a bit, but the wind picks up strongly, turning it into a messy, lumpy cross-on mess. Not worth it.
So, to put it simply: there's a long, flat, windy gap right now. The only real pulse of surf comes on Friday the 21st of August, but it's a big, powerful one that's likely too much for this break. If you're an expert and you know the ins and outs of Zambujeira do Mar in a big swell, that afternoon might be your window. For everyone else, it's a waiting game.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 88 | 74 | 129 | 79 | 69 | 62 | 73 | 47 | 95 | 46 | 125 | 141 | 120 | 123 | 212 | 161 | 120 | 167 | 233 | 95 | 112 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 12:19PM2.44m | 00:59AM2.40m | 1:22PM2.68m | 1:56AM2.58m | 2:15PM2.91m | 2:46AM2.73m | 3:02PM3.09m | 3:30AM2.83m | 3:46PM3.19m | 4:12AM2.86m | 4:27PM3.18m | 4:51AM2.83m | 5:07PM3.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:58AM0.71m | 6:44PM0.52m | 7:05AM0.54m | 7:44PM0.29m | 7:59AM0.34m | 8:36PM0.09m | 8:46AM0.18m | 9:21PM-0.05m | 9:29AM0.07m | 10:03PM-0.10m | 10:10AM0.04m | 10:42PM-0.06m | 10:49AM0.08m | 11:20PM0.06m | |||||||
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 | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:48 | — | — | 6:50 | — | — |
 | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:31 | — | — | 8:30 | — | — | 8:29 | — | — | 8:28 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 26 | 24 | 19 | 27 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 24 | 20 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 25 | 24 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 26 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 22 | 20 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 24 | 23 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | NNW 10 | NW 7 | NW 9 | NW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 18 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 88 | 74 | 38 | 79 | 39 | 27 | 10 | 19 | 39 | 42 | 125 | 141 | 120 | 123 | 212 | 161 | 120 | 81 | 6 | 84 | 53 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 12 | NW 11 | — | NNW 9 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | — | NNW 9 | NW 13 | NW 12 | — | — | — | — | S 18 | — | S 16 |
| kJ | 13 | 30 | — | 35 | 5 | 11 | 17 | 15 | 31 | 46 | — | 8 | 42 | 87 | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 5 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 7 | — | W 6 | — | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | — | — | NNW 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | — | 7 | — | 5 | 4 | 8 | — | 26 | — | — | 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NW 8 | — | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 7 | NW 5 | NW 6 | — | NNW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | 129 | — | 69 | 62 | 73 | 47 | 95 | — | 45 | 107 | 59 | 59 | 197 | 80 | 86 | 167 | 233 | 95 | 112 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 48 | 29 | 248 | 29 | 29 | 607 | 29 | 29 | 562 | 44 | 29 | 136 | 29 | 29 | 260 | 29 | 29 | 592 | 29 | 29 | 477 |
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