Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surf forecast from 15 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, NNW swell with 88 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 0.9m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's brewing for Figueira da Foz.
First off, the honest truth: we've got a lean stretch ahead. For the next week and a half, from Wednesday the 15th through to Sunday the 26th of July, the surf is flat to tiny. You're looking at waves mostly under 1 feet, with some weak, short-period wind swell bumping up to about 3 feet on the 24th and 25th, but it's all mixed with cross-shore or onshore wind. The energy is low – we're talking values in the 30s, 40s, and 50s (weak wave energy). It's a paddling around on a log kind of stretch, not a serious surf window. The water is a bit colder than normal for this time of year, sitting at 63°, so a steamer might be more comfortable than you'd think.
The first real glimmer of hope comes at the very end of the month. The standout session is shaping up for Tuesday morning, the 28th of July, at Buarcos (Figueira da Foz - Buarcos). This is a point break that's best on an advanced tide, and it's inconsistent, so you need to be patient. The forecast shows a solid 6 feet of NW groundswell with a clean, cross-offshore wind from the N. The energy jumps up to 519 (strong wave energy). The conditions are clean, and the wind is gentle. It's going to be a proper session, but with the crowds being "sometimes" an issue, you might have some company for the good ones.
The other day to circle is Thursday morning, the 30th of July. The swell builds to 7 feet from the NW, with a very high energy reading of 774 (very strong wave energy). The wind is clean cross-off from the NNW again. This is a big, powerful swell for the point, so it's strictly for the crew who know what they're doing. It's going to be a ripper, but the energy is intense, and the sets will be moving.
So, the long and short of it: a very quiet first half, then a promising end to the month. The 28th and 30th of July are the ones to keep your eyes on for a proper surf.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NNW 8 | NW 9 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 27 | 26 | 18 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 39 | 60 | 30 | 88 | 33 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 32 | 20 | 20 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross | cross | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 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 | 8:06AM2.82m | 8:24PM2.91m | 8:57AM2.68m | 9:18PM2.72m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 2:07PM1.17m | 2:42AM1.17m | 2:57PM1.33m | 3:34AM1.33m | |||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NNW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 5 |
| kJ | 27 | 26 | 13 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 39 | 13 | 30 | 88 | 33 | 44 | 45 | 47 | 32 | 14 | 20 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | WNW 5 | W 5 | N 6 | W 4 | W 5 | W 5 | WSW 6 | WNW 8 | SW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 5 | NW 9 | NW 8 | WNW 5 | W 7 | WNW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 |
| kJ | 9 | 9 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 12 | 7 | 20 | 18 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 32 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | N 6 | S 13 | NW 5 | W 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 5 | W 19 | NW 8 | W 10 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | W 15 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 4 | 4 | 18 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 20 | 4 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 5 | — | — | NW 2 | NW 4 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 5 | — | — | W 5 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 1 | 13 | — | 60 | — | — | 9 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 20 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 4 | 413 | 132 | 54 | 589 | 579 | 958 | 1446 | 151 | 183 | 1108 | 6 | 359 | 317 | 4 | 96 | 542 | 4 | 4 | 102 | 102 |
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