Azurara surf break

Azurara surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 11 May 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
16.5° 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 Tuesday (May 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 2.1m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM. 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+) 1AM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Tue 19th May)7ft (2.1m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 11°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu morning).

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the N by Sat night).

Mon
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
7
1.1
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.8
NW
6
0.9
NW
7
1.6
NW
6
1.7
NW
8
0.8
NW
11
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
8
1
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
1.1
NW
6
0.6
NW
8
0.7
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.6
W
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
237
119
52
38
21
23
21
51
77
216
381
142
538
319
159
281
85
51
213
615
773
Wind (km/h)
25
S
10
SE
10
S
15
WSW
0
ESE
5
SW
20
NW
10
NE
15
N
45
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
35
NNW
20
N
15
N
40
NNW
15
N
15
NNW
20
NW
5
WNW
15
SSE
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
High Tide
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
4:30AM3.04m
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
10:34AM0.09m
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:42
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:49
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
15
15
16
15
15
15
14
17
16
15
16
16
15
16
15
14
14
14
13
14
12
14
14
14
15
15
12
12
10
7
8
10
9
9
10
7
8
12
10
11
11
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
11
1.1
SW
7
0.8
SW
7
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.8
NW
6
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
W
11
0.6
NW
12
0.8
NW
11
0.1
W
13
1
NW
9
0.1
W
16
0.4
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.7
WNW
14
1.3
WNW
13
1.6
W
12
Energy kJ
75
119
52
36
21
21
16
51
3
2
96
142
3
159
5
18
51
213
615
773
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.6
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
SW
6
0.1
NW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
13
64
29
27
15
23
21
8
7
7
7
3
14
50
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
5
0.1
W
18
0.3
WNW
12
0.1
W
8
Energy kJ
12
10
10
10
8
8
8
7
1
6
29
1
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
SW
7
0.7
SW
6
0.2
WNW
2
0.9
NW
7
1.6
NW
6
1.7
NW
8
1.1
NW
7
1.6
NW
11
1.5
NW
8
1.3
NW
9
1.1
NW
6
0.6
WNW
8
0.8
WSW
4
1
SSW
5
Energy kJ
237
38
1
77
216
381
116
538
319
281
85
39
22
45
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
139
0
4
191
2
2
191
2
2
169
493
350
278
139
0
160
2
40
154
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
1
4
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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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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