Figueira da Foz - Buarcos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, let’s break down Buarcos for the next couple of weeks.

First, the water temp is about 69°, which is pretty standard for this time of year – nothing weird.

The first week starts with a bit of a mixed bag. Tuesday the 1st, we’ve got some waist-high surf, about 6ft from the NW, but it’s got a cross-off wind, making it a bit bumpy. The energy’s moderate, around 471 (moderate wave energy). Not a total loss, but not the best.

Wednesday morning the 2nd drops to 4ft, still cross-off, and the energy is 203 (weak wave energy). You can ride it, but you’ll be workin’.

Then Thursday morning the 3rd is a real treat – glassy, no wind, with a little 3ft swell from the NNW. The energy’s only 115 (weak wave energy), but when it’s that clean, the size doesn’t matter. That’s a dawn patrol dream.

The rest of that first week stays small, with a bit of offshore wind on Friday the 4th, but the swell’s barely 2ft. Saturday the 5th sees a little pulse back to 3ft from the NW, with a light offshore – worth a look if you’re keen.

Now, Sunday the 6th is a mess. We get a 4ft NW swell but with a cross-onshore wind from the S. The energy is moderate at 395 (moderate wave energy), but it’s gonna be choppy and sloppy. Stay out.

The real standout is Monday the 7th. The swell stays around 4ft, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 12 seconds from the WNW, and the energy jumps to 421 (moderate wave energy). The wind is light and cross-off from the NNW. That’s a clean, lined-up point break day. The long period means better shape and more space between sets – perfect for pickin’ your wave.

The next big one is Tuesday the 8th. Swell jumps to 7ft from the NW, period 9 seconds, and the energy is strong at 673 (strong wave energy). Wind is light from the N. That’s a solid day, but 7ft is getting into expert territory for the point, especially if it’s a bit raw. The morning session is the go.

Wednesday the 9th and Thursday the 10th keep the size, with 5ft to 7ft from the NW and NNW, and cross-off winds. The energy stays strong (340 to 630). Thursday morning the 10th is the highlight here – 7ft, 8 seconds, strong energy at 630 (strong wave energy) and a gentle breeze. That’s a big, powerful wave.

The second week drops off. Friday the 11th is small and messy. Saturday the 12th has a 4ft NW swell, clean, but nothing special. The real surprise might be Sunday the 13th – we get a 5ft swell from the NNW, but with a light ESE wind, which is cross-off, and the energy is strong at 550 (strong wave energy). That’s a sneaky good one.

The middle of the second week, Monday the 14th, is flat with onshore winds – forget it.

But then Tuesday the 15th and Wednesday the 16th show a bit of life. Tuesday morning the 15th is glassy, with a 4ft NW swell, period 9 seconds, and energy at 364 (moderate wave energy). That’s a beautiful, clean morning. Wednesday the 16th has 4ft from the WNW, period 10 seconds, and light cross-off wind – again, clean and lined up.

Buarcos is an advanced point break, and it’s inconsistent, so you gotta be patient. When it’s on, it’s worth the wait. The crowds can be a thing sometimes, but if you’re there on the standouts, you’ll be fine.

The best two days are Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th. Monday for the clean, long-period groundswell, and Tuesday for the size and power. Thursday the 10th morning is also a real belter.

Rusty.

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