Azurara surf break

Azurara surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 23 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
14.6° C
(Which is 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 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. 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 1.9m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 23rd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 23rd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 23rd Apr)6ft (1.9m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
10
1.9
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
W
10
0.5
W
15
0.7
W
14
1
W
13
1.1
W
12
1
W
12
0.9
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
489
894
596
459
449
320
198
127
86
65
63
49
35
32
32
110
179
335
359
280
195
Wind (km/h)
0
NNW
15
WNW
0
N
5
SSW
15
WNW
10
N
5
N
25
NW
5
ESE
0
SW
20
NW
10
NE
5
E
20
NW
10
NE
5
SSE
10
WNW
0
SE
0
NW
25
NW
25
E
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
8:23AM2.31m
8:50PM2.51m
9:47AM2.18m
10:15PM2.44m
11:13AM2.18m
11:35PM2.49m
12:23PM2.30m
00:39AM2.59m
1:16PM2.45m
1:29AM2.69m
1:58PM2.60m
2:11AM2.77m
2:35PM2.72m
2:49AM2.81m
Low Tide
2:21PM0.81m
3:25AM0.71m
3:46PM0.92m
4:55AM0.73m
5:14PM0.90m
6:10AM0.64m
6:24PM0.77m
7:05AM0.51m
7:18PM0.62m
7:48AM0.41m
8:01PM0.48m
8:25AM0.33m
8:39PM0.38m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
part cloud
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6:43
6:41
6:41
6:39
6:37
6:37
6:35
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8:22
8:23
8:24
8:25
8:27
8:28
8:29
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Temp °C
15
15
15
15
15
14
16
17
18
20
19
21
24
22
22
23
20
19
20
21
20
14
11
14
14
12
12
13
13
18
18
17
20
22
19
21
23
19
20
20
19
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
W
10
1.9
W
11
1.7
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.3
W
10
1.1
W
9
0.9
W
9
0.8
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.7
W
8
0.6
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.5
W
8
0.4
WSW
8
0.6
W
9
0.7
W
14
1
W
13
1.1
W
12
1
W
12
0.9
W
11
Energy kJ
489
894
596
459
449
320
198
127
86
65
63
49
35
32
20
64
179
335
359
280
195
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
10
0.6
NW
6
0.4
NW
5
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.3
W
12
0.4
W
10
0.5
W
15
0.6
W
9
0.5
W
8
0.4
NW
5
0.1
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
Energy kJ
18
26
10
7
7
24
32
110
59
36
10
3
35
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNW
7
0.2
W
12
0.4
NW
4
0.4
NW
5
0.1
NW
8
Energy kJ
22
5
12
4
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
4
0.6
NW
3
0.4
NW
3
0.3
NW
5
0.5
NW
5
Energy kJ
17
5
2
4
14
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
0
139
0
0
139
2
2
139
0
0
40
0
0
40
2
0
40
0
0
286
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
6
7
9
5
5
6
6
8
8
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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