Azurara surf break

Azurara surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 30 Apr 2026 WEST
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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
16.1° 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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m 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 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 30th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 1st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Azurara over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sun morning, min 12°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, strong winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
17
0.9
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.7
SW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.7
NW
10
0.8
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.3
NW
5
1.2
NW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
243
392
330
312
222
172
144
112
94
90
71
58
90
117
51
50
224
177
101
84
120
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SW
5
SE
5
S
15
W
5
N
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
S
15
WSW
0
ESE
10
SSW
20
WNW
5
NW
10
N
40
NNW
30
NNW
15
N
35
NW
15
N
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
cross
on
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:08PM2.81m
3:23AM2.82m
3:40PM2.86m
3:57AM2.79m
4:12PM2.86m
4:30AM2.73m
4:44PM2.82m
5:04AM2.63m
5:17PM2.74m
5:38AM2.50m
5:52PM2.62m
6:15AM2.35m
6:32PM2.49m
Low Tide
8:57AM0.29m
9:14PM0.31m
9:28AM0.29m
9:47PM0.28m
9:59AM0.32m
10:20PM0.30m
10:30AM0.39m
10:54PM0.36m
11:02AM0.49m
11:29PM0.47m
11:36AM0.60m
00:06AM0.60m
12:12PM0.73m
00:48AM0.75m
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part cloud
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6:33
6:33
6:31
6:30
6:28
6:28
6:26
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8:30
8:30
8:31
8:32
8:34
8:36
8:37
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Temp °C
17
17
16
16
16
15
16
16
15
16
16
15
14
15
14
15
14
13
14
14
13
14
14
15
15
14
14
15
14
14
13
14
15
13
12
13
8
6
6
8
7
8
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
W
11
0.9
WNW
16
0.9
WNW
14
0.9
WNW
14
0.8
WNW
13
0.7
NW
13
0.7
NW
12
0.6
NW
12
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
11
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
8
0.7
NW
10
0.3
WSW
7
0.6
NW
9
0.6
NW
9
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
WSW
8
Energy kJ
151
392
330
312
222
172
144
112
94
90
71
58
90
9
51
50
8
7
6
6
6
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WNW
17
0.7
W
10
0.7
W
10
0.8
W
11
0.8
W
11
0.7
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.6
W
10
0.6
W
9
0.5
WSW
8
0.1
W
13
0.5
WSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
W
6
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
243
106
106
155
149
108
48
67
56
37
3
29
11
4
1
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
9
0.3
SW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
SW
4
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
9
Energy kJ
2
3
2
1
3
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
2
0.7
SW
8
0.8
NW
9
0.7
NW
5
0.7
NW
5
1.3
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
1.3
NW
5
1.2
NW
6
Energy kJ
7
5
4
1
59
117
27
28
224
177
101
84
120
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Distance (km)
11
139
0
0
139
0
16
139
0
4
139
0
35
309
0
2
139
144
35
169
21
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
5
5
5
7
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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