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Afife Surf Forecast
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Afife surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 10 Apr 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Afife surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Afife sea temperature is
13.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Friday (Apr 10) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Afife in the next 16 days are 4.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 8ft (2.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 10th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Afife over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue morning, min 11°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
Rating (10 max) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 15 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 479 | 2193 | 2161 | 2161 | 1347 | 7599 | 7765 | 8316 | 8208 | 4981 | 3233 | 4023 | 2968 | 1910 | 1518 | 1253 | 1361 | 1659 | 1437 | 6486 | 5781 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:30AM 1.91 | 10:12PM 2.09 | 11:09AM 1.94 | 11:37PM 2.19 | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:10AM 1.13 | 3:31PM 1.20 | 4:51AM 1.13 | 5:10PM 1.15 | ||||||||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thu 16 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:58 | - | - | 6:56 | - | - | 6:54 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 8:09 | - | - | 8:10 | - | - | 8:12 | - | - | 8:13 | - | - | 8:14 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 11 | 5 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 22 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 21 | 17 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 10 | 14 | 14 | |
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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.
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