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Azurara Surf Forecast
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Azurara surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 11 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Azurara surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Azurara sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Azurara this week:
The surf forecast for Azurara over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Azurara in the next 16 days are 2.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 1PM. 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+) | 10PM (Mon 11th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 11th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 18th May) | 8ft (2.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Azurara over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon morning, calm by Tue night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 11°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 8 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | WNW 18 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | |
306 | 237 | 109 | 52 | 36 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 44 | 84 | 220 | 527 | 332 | 486 | 330 | 181 | 219 | 103 | 474 | 1017 | 1452 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 11:17AM2.14m | 11:34PM2.39m | 12:15PM2.32m | 00:28AM2.56m | 1:04PM2.54m | 1:18AM2.75m | 1:49PM2.76m | 2:06AM2.92m | 2:33PM2.96m | 2:53AM3.03m | 3:17PM3.10m | 3:41AM3.08m | 4:03PM3.17m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:16PM0.93m | 5:59AM0.67m | 6:15PM0.75m | 6:49AM0.47m | 7:07PM0.54m | 7:35AM0.28m | 7:54PM0.33m | 8:19AM0.13m | 8:41PM0.14m | 9:03AM0.05m | 9:28PM0.01m | 9:48AM0.03m | 10:16PM-0.04m | ||||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:46 | — | — | 8:47 | — |
2 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
11 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 7 | 12 | 11 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NW 7 | NW 7 | SW 13 | NW 8 | NW 11 | W 13 | — | NW 8 | W 16 | NW 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 |
 kJ | 123 | 75 | 109 | 52 | 36 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 44 | 84 | 7 | 330 | 332 | 3 | — | 181 | 5 | 41 | 474 | 1017 | 1452 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 19 | SW 18 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 6 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | NW 12 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | WNW 18 | NW 9 | — | — |
| kJ | 7 | 13 | 64 | 29 | 27 | 16 | 23 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 75 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 103 | 26 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | NW 13 | W 11 | SW 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | W 13 | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 7 | NW 8 | — | NW 10 | NW 8 | — | NW 6 | NW 6 | WNW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | 306 | 237 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 220 | 527 | — | 486 | 330 | — | 219 | 60 | 23 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 154 | 139 | 0 | 16 | 191 | 2 | 2 | 191 | 2 | 988 | 169 | 139 | 19 | 160 | 278 | 2 | 160 | 139 | 40 | 144 | 224 |
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Information about the Azurara Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Azurara provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Azurara can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Azurara 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 (Azurara) 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 Azurara 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.
Azurara is 1 km (1 miles) from Vila do Conde. If you plan a holiday in Douro and Minho, look for hotels and other accommodation in Vila do Conde. Vila do Conde has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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