Surf Forecasts:
Afife surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 13 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, NW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 17 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 12s period, WNW swell with 988 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Afife this week:
The surf forecast for Afife over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Afife in the next 16 days are 1.9m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 11th Jun) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 13th Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 17th Jun) | 6ft (1.9m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Afife over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 10 | W 10 | NW 6 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
449 | 738 | 657 | 300 | 231 | 224 | 47 | 34 | 304 | 605 | 513 | 387 | 279 | 223 | 175 | 96 | 90 | 164 | 113 | 296 | 307 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:24AM2.38m | 11:43PM2.54m | 12:23PM2.55m | 00:44AM2.66m | 1:19PM2.73m | 1:43AM2.80m | 2:11PM2.92m | 2:38AM2.91m | 3:03PM3.08m | 3:32AM2.98m | 3:53PM3.19m | 4:24AM2.99m | 4:43PM3.25m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:04AM0.65m | 5:28PM0.77m | 6:04AM0.54m | 6:31PM0.61m | 7:01AM0.42m | 7:29PM0.42m | 7:54AM0.30m | 8:24PM0.23m | 8:46AM0.21m | 9:18PM0.08m | 9:36AM0.15m | 10:10PM-0.01m | 10:26AM0.14m | 11:02PM-0.03m | |||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:08 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:09 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:10 | — | — | 9:12 | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 23 | 19 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 17 | 20 | 20 | 17 |
Feels °C | 14 | 16 | 13 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | W 9 | W 9 | NW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
449 | 61 | 40 | 300 | 24 | 224 | 47 | 34 | 304 | 605 | 513 | 387 | 279 | 223 | 175 | 43 | 90 | 78 | 113 | 296 | 307 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | — | — | W 9 | — | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SW 16 | NW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 11 | W 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | W 8 | S 12 | WNW 12 |
90 | — | — | 39 | — | 35 | 37 | 26 | 24 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 96 | 38 | 20 | 51 | 3 | 245 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SW 17 | NNW 5 | NNW 11 | NW 8 | NW 9 | SW 14 | — | — | — | SW 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 14 | SW 12 | — | S 11 |
— | — | — | — | — | 12 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 3 | 7 | — | — | — | 6 | 27 | 3 | 18 | 6 | — | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | — | NW 9 | — | ESE 2 | NW 5 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 5 | NW 4 | NNW 6 |
53 | 738 | 657 | — | 231 | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 66 | 164 | 32 | 40 | 81 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 29 | 89 | 28 | 4 | 119 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 72 | 4 | 0 | 66 | 89 | 0 | 141 | 89 | 4 | 4 | 89 | 4 |
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Information about the Afife Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Afife provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Afife can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Afife 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 (Afife) 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 Afife 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.
Afife is 10 km (6 miles) from Viana do Castelo. If you plan a holiday in Douro and Minho, look for hotels and other accommodation in Viana do Castelo. Viana do Castelo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










