Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, W swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 15 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 9s period, W swell with 74 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos this week:
The surf forecast for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Figueira da Foz - Buarcos in the next 16 days are 0.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 15) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 15th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos over the next 16 days.
Alright, Rusty here, let’s break down what’s happening at Figueira da Foz – Buarcos. It’s gonna be a long wait for anything good, but there’s a real payoff at the end.
The first week and a half is mostly a bust. From Monday 13 July through to Sunday 26 July, the surf is tiny, weak, and messy. The energy is in the dumps, mostly under 100, and the wind is all over the place. There are a few calm mornings on the 14th, 15th, and 16th, but the swell is only 1ft to 2ft – not enough to do anything with. It’s a long, quiet stretch with no real surf to speak of.
The first sign of movement comes on Friday morning, 24 July. The wind turns cross-offshore from the NNW, and the swell is 3ft from the west, period of 8 seconds. The energy climbs to 87, and the conditions are clean. It’s still just “surfable but very ordinary,” so temper your expectations.
Now, the real standout. Monday morning, 27 July. The wind is light cross-offshore from the north, skies are clear, and the swell hits 7ft from the NNW, period of 8 seconds. The energy jumps to 869 – that’s strong, solid energy. The report says “expect very good surf conditions,” and I’m telling you, this is the best day in the whole 16-day window. The cross-offshore wind will keep the waves clean, and that size is prime for advanced surfers at this point break. It’s too big for beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is a morning to circle on the calendar.
The next morning, Tuesday 28 July, is still pumping with an 8ft swell from the NNW and cross-offshore wind, but it’s bigger and windier, pushing into expert territory. The energy is still high at 747, but the conditions are “marginal,” so don’t miss the Monday morning call.
The water temperature is about average for this time of year, so no major surprises. Crowds are possible at Buarcos, so if you’re heading out on that Monday morning, expect some company.
In short: wait out the flat spell, and be ready for Monday 27 July. That’s your day.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Thu morning, min 16°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 7 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 44 | 25 | 51 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 27 | 74 | 32 | 41 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 12 | 21 | 22 | 25 | 66 | 37 | 21 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | on | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:04PM3.34m | 3:32AM3.18m | 3:53PM3.47m | 4:21AM3.25m | 4:40PM3.53m | 5:07AM3.26m | 5:25PM3.51m | 5:52AM3.21m | 6:09PM3.43m | 6:36AM3.11m | 6:52PM3.29m | 7:20AM2.97m | 7:37PM3.11m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:48AM0.86m | 9:25PM0.72m | 9:39AM0.75m | 10:15PM0.61m | 10:27AM0.69m | 11:02PM0.57m | 11:12AM0.68m | 11:46PM0.59m | 11:56AM0.74m | 00:30AM0.68m | 12:39PM0.85m | 1:13AM0.82m | 1:22PM1.00m | 1:56AM0.99m | |||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 21 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 10 | WNW 6 | W 6 | W 9 | W 7 | W 6 | W 6 | WNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | 44 | 18 | 51 | 38 | 34 | 10 | 18 | 74 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 10 | 22 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 25 | 66 | 37 | 21 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 11 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | W 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 |
| kJ | 13 | 11 | 12 | 23 | 5 | 31 | 27 | 4 | 24 | 41 | 26 | 24 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | SW 18 | WNW 12 | NNW 8 | SW 16 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | SW 15 | NNW 6 | N 6 | N 6 | N 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | W 19 | W 19 | — | NW 9 | WNW 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 12 | 14 | 6 | 10 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | — | W 2 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NW 4 | NW 5 | NW 5 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 25 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 24 | 22 | 21 | 22 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 274 | 0 | 3 | 274 | 6 | 4 | 272 | 32 | 3 | 170 | 274 | 183 | 958 | 164 | 637 | 1369 | 32 | 102 | 336 | 102 |
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