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A Ver o Mar surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 14 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at A Ver o Mar in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 12s period and expected on Saturday (May 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 16th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 18th May) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 20th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for A Ver o Mar over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Sat night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Sun afternoon, light winds from the E by Sun night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NNW 13 | NW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | WNW 15 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | |
1245 | 488 | 980 | 881 | 933 | 357 | 379 | 176 | 221 | 272 | 1346 | 864 | 686 | 711 | 480 | 506 | 690 | 2026 | 1624 | 918 | 626 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 2:06AM2.92m | 2:33PM2.96m | 2:53AM3.03m | 3:17PM3.10m | 3:41AM3.08m | 4:03PM3.17m | 4:30AM3.04m | 4:50PM3.17m | 5:20AM2.93m | 5:40PM3.09m | 6:14AM2.76m | 6:33PM2.97m | 7:11AM2.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:54PM0.33m | 8:19AM0.13m | 8:41PM0.14m | 9:03AM0.05m | 9:28PM0.01m | 9:48AM0.03m | 10:16PM-0.04m | 10:34AM0.09m | 11:06PM-0.01m | 11:22AM0.21m | 11:58PM0.10m | 12:13PM0.36m | 00:56AM0.27m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 |
 | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:47 | — | — | 8:49 | — | — | 8:50 | — | — | 8:51 | — | 8:52 |
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Temp °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | NW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 12 | NW 9 | W 16 | NW 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 10 | 488 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 357 | 5 | 176 | 48 | 272 | 1346 | 864 | 686 | 711 | 480 | 506 | 690 | 2026 | 1624 | 918 | 626 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | WNW 13 | NW 16 | WNW 11 | — | — | SW 18 | SW 17 | W 15 | W 14 | WNW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 18 | 66 | 66 | — | — | 12 | 11 | 17 | 34 | 198 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 8 | WNW 16 | — | — | — | — | W 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 25 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 10 | 10 | 55 | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 7 | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | — | NW 9 | — | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1245 | 261 | 980 | 881 | 933 | — | 379 | — | 221 | 242 | 365 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 645 | 493 | 348 | 133 | 133 | 4 | 133 | 15 | 348 | 133 | 15 | 4 | 138 | 22 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 22 |
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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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