Surf Forecasts:
Praia Cardoso surf forecast from 3 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 11s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 18s period, S swell with 2,402 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 4 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 12s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Cardoso this week:
The surf forecast for Praia Cardoso over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia Cardoso in the next 16 days are 2.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 08) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-03) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Tue 4th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 8th Aug) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Cardoso over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, but in feet and miles.
We’ve got a slow start at Praia Cardoso – a beginner-friendly spot, fairly consistent, exposed to the south. The water is running a touch warmer than normal for the time of year. The first few days are tiny and weak – you’re waiting until Tuesday morning the 4th for anything rideable.
Tuesday morning the 4th brings small waves, about 4ft from the south, with light cross-offshore wind keeping it clean. The combined energy is moderate (410), and the period is 12 seconds, so there’s a bit of push. Afternoon is similar, just a little less energy. This is the best of the first week, but it’s not a standout, just a decent session.
Thursday the 6th morning goes glassy, but the waves are only 2ft – barely enough for a longboard.
Then the wind turns ugly from Friday the 7th through Tuesday the 11th. The swell builds to 8ft, but it’s onshore and choppy. For the experts looking at that 8ft on Monday the 10th and Tuesday the 11th, the wind is onshore and the break is a beach setup – honestly, this looks more interesting for kite surfing than paddle surfing.
The best of the whole outlook is Thursday morning the 13th. Light, cross-offshore wind, waves around 5ft from the south with a 12-second period, and solid energy (666). The waves are clean and well-shaped – this is the standout session. It’s not too big for a confident beginner, but the long period means the sets will have some punch.
Friday the 14th afternoon brings 8ft, but with a short 8-second period, it’s messy. The wind is clean, but the quality is marginal. Experts might like the size.
After that, the swell fades. The last week is mostly small, blown out, or both. Nothing to get excited about.
Bottom line: Thursday the 13th is your best bet. The rest is a lean run, but that one morning should make it worth the wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 22°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 23°C on Thu afternoon, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | S 17 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 16 | 55 | 233 | 380 | 369 | 238 | 167 | 131 | 88 | 54 | 30 | 23 | 42 | 125 | 489 | 1107 | 1640 | 1860 | 1267 | 792 | 569 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:33PM0.53m | 4:28AM0.59m | 5:03PM0.48m | 9:34PM0.36m | 5:19AM0.53m | 5:33PM0.42m | 11:04PM0.36m | 6:33AM0.46m | 6:02PM0.36m | 12:22PM0.61m | 00:39AM0.37m | 1:13PM0.70m | 1:08AM0.37m | 2:00PM0.75m | 1:15AM0.39m | ||||||
Low Tide | 11:37AM0.11m | 11:59PM0.29m | 12:37PM0.20m | 8:58PM0.36m | 1:56PM0.28m | 8:50PM0.33m | 8:25AM0.45m | 3:42PM0.33m | 9:04PM0.30m | 3:34AM0.24m | 9:16PM0.29m | 4:52AM0.17m | 7:14PM0.29m | 5:55AM0.08m | 7:39PM0.29m | ||||||
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 | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C | 17 | 18 | 18 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 17 | 13 | 11 | 11 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | SSW 6 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | SSE 9 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 11 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 |
| kJ | 120 | 13 | 233 | 380 | 369 | 238 | 167 | 131 | 56 | 56 | 30 | 18 | 120 | 142 | 341 | 476 | 1640 | 1860 | 1267 | 792 | 569 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | S 13 | SE 11 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | S 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSW 10 | SSE 11 | S 10 | SE 8 | ENE 8 | S 17 | S 17 | — | ENE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 8 |
| kJ | 9 | 55 | 31 | 81 | 70 | 53 | 50 | 3 | 88 | 54 | 18 | 23 | 17 | 3 | 146 | 1107 | 691 | — | 117 | 69 | 59 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | ESE 12 | S 6 | SE 11 | ESE 10 | ENE 6 | ESE 11 | ESE 10 | S 11 | SSW 8 | SSE 12 | S 9 | SSE 8 | — | — | ENE 9 | — | — | E 15 | — | E 13 |
| kJ | 16 | 13 | 1 | 30 | 21 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 14 | 29 | 14 | 6 | — | — | 202 | — | — | 4 | — | 3 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | ENE 7 | NE 7 | NE 7 | — | — | NE 6 | ENE 7 | — | NE 5 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 8 | — | NE 5 | NE 7 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | S 8 |
| kJ | — | 146 | 116 | 113 | — | — | 61 | 51 | — | 54 | 154 | 229 | 42 | 125 | 489 | — | 143 | 208 | 73 | 240 | 329 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 31 | 31 | 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 0 | 20 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 |
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