A Ver o Mar surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 22 Mar 2026 WET
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A Ver o Mar surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's A Ver o Mar sea temperature is
13.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for A Ver o Mar this week:

The surf forecast for A Ver o Mar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at A Ver o Mar in the next 16 days are 2.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Mar 27) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 22nd Mar)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 22nd Mar)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 25th Mar)6.5ft (2.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for A Ver o Mar over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon afternoon, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
0
2
4
1
3
4
3
4
3
0
3
4
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.4
NW
1.3
WNW
1.4
NW
1.2
NW
1.1
NW
1.3
NW
1.1
NW
0.8
NW
1.1
NW
1.8
NW
1.8
WNW
1.6
WNW
2
NW
1.7
NW
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
1.3
NW
0.9
WNW
1.7
NW
1.8
NW
1.5
WNW
Period(s) (?)141414121212121412151312111112121218151313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)84660772243038652833723833514531127749999741104769444055312541144722
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSE
15
NW
5
NE
10
ENE
10
NNW
15
ENE
10
E
15
NW
10
NE
10
NE
20
NNW
15
NE
20
ENE
15
NNW
15
E
20
E
20
NW
10
E
15
ENE
15
NW
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
offoffcross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
offcrossoffoffcross-
on
offoffcross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:04PM
2.98
5:27AM
2.88
5:48PM
2.81
6:17AM
2.61
6:42PM
2.60
7:21AM
2.34
7:52PM
2.40
8:49AM
2.14
9:27PM
2.32
10:30AM
2.14
10:58PM
2.42
11:49AM
2.29
12:07AM
2.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:51AM
0.09
11:12PM
0.15
11:33AM
0.31
12:00AM
0.36
12:22PM
0.57
1:00AM
0.60
1:24PM
0.82
2:22AM
0.80
2:53PM
0.99
4:07AM
0.83
4:35PM
0.95
5:34AM
0.68
5:51PM
0.78
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunrise6:35--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:24--
Sunset-6:47--6:49--6:51--6:52--6:52--6:53--6:54-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C141413171919181715182117171918161617172017
Feels °C (?)121112161716161311151614141715131114141712
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Information about the A Ver o Mar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for A Ver o Mar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at A Ver o Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our A Ver o 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 (A Ver o 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 A Ver o 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.

A Ver o Mar is 1 km (1 miles) from Povoa de Varzim. If you plan a holiday in Douro and Minho, look for hotels and other accommodation in Povoa de Varzim. Povoa de Varzim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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