Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 8s period, NW swell with 549 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 21 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 7s period with NW 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 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. 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 2.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 25) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 21st Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 27th Jul) | 5ft (1.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's have a look at what's on the menu for Buarcos over the next couple of weeks.
Honestly, for the first week and a half, it’s a bit of a wasteland. We’re looking at a long stretch of small, weak, and messy conditions. The swell is tiny, the energy is low, and the wind is mostly a problem. There’s a gap from now until the 27th of July where the surf is just not worth paddling out for. It’s flat and frustrating, but that’s the way it goes sometimes.
The first real sign of life shows up on the morning of Monday, the 28th of July. The wind goes glassy, coming from the ESE, and we get a 5ft swell from the NNW with a moderate period of 9 seconds. The combined energy is moderate (344). This is the first time the stars align, and it’s a solid window for advanced surfers at Figueira da Foz - Buarcos. The water is sitting at 68°, which is about a degree and a half warmer than usual for this time of year, so it’s comfortable.
Now, if you can hold out, the real standout is shaping up for Monday morning, the 3rd of August. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a 5ft NNW swell, the wind is glassy from the south, and the energy is pumping at a strong 323. The waves will have some punch, a bit over 5ft, so it’s not for the beginners, but for the experienced crew, this is a proper session. This is easily the best on offer.
The morning of Tuesday, the 4th of August, is also looking good as a backup. Clean 5ft swell from the NNW with a light offshore breeze from the north and a combined energy of 267. It’s a bit more manageable, but again, we’re talking about a point break that can get a bit of a crowd. Expect company.
So, the takeaway is this: the first week is a write-off. The 28th July morning is a nice little teaser, but the real gold is the 3rd of August morning. Get it while it’s clean.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sat afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
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) | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 5 | WNW 6 | WNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 86 | 79 | 79 | 48 | 38 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 34 | 127 | 266 | 440 | 158 | 101 | 229 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:24PM2.91m | 8:57AM2.68m | 9:18PM2.72m | 9:56AM2.57m | 10:23PM2.57m | 11:06AM2.52m | 11:38PM2.50m | 12:16PM2.56m | 00:48AM2.51m | 1:16PM2.66m | 1:46AM2.59m | 2:06PM2.80m | 2:32AM2.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:07PM1.17m | 2:42AM1.17m | 2:57PM1.33m | 3:34AM1.33m | 3:57PM1.46m | 4:36AM1.45m | 5:13PM1.52m | 5:48AM1.50m | 6:35PM1.49m | 6:57AM1.46m | 7:41PM1.38m | 7:53AM1.37m | 8:31PM1.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:55 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 18 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 5 | WNW 6 | — | — | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | NW 11 |
| kJ | 86 | 79 | 79 | 48 | 38 | 26 | 28 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 25 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 34 | 127 | — | — | 9 | 16 | 31 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | W 5 | W 5 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 6 | — | — | NW 14 | NW 12 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 12 | 10 | 23 | 8 | 7 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 3 | — | — | 7 | 25 | 9 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | W 5 | N 9 | N 9 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 13 | W 4 | W 4 | — | WNW 8 | W 11 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 15 | 13 | 4 | 21 | 20 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 6 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WNW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | WNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 266 | 440 | 158 | 101 | 229 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 272 | 0 | 0 | 317 | 3 | 3 | 372 | 4 | 18 | 351 | 54 | 169 | 1111 | 465 | 267 | 1072 | 351 | 169 | 183 | 114 |
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