Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surf break

Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 08 May 2026 WEST
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Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Figueira da Foz - Buarcos sea temperature is
16.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 (May 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Tue 12th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 7s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 15th May)8ft (2.5m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
7
1.1
SW
6
1.5
SW
8
1.6
SW
8
2.1
SW
9
2.1
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
8
1.9
WSW
8
1.2
NNW
12
1.1
NNW
11
1
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
9
1
SW
7
1
SW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.9
WSW
6
0.9
WSW
6
1.7
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
6
2.3
NNW
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
40
99
257
308
690
684
608
481
373
307
222
110
89
91
73
67
58
234
209
597
Wind (km/h)
20
SSW
10
SW
30
SSE
30
S
35
SSW
25
S
25
S
30
SW
20
SSE
30
SSE
15
SW
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
WSW
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
W
20
N
25
NNW
35
NNW
40
NNW
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
8:11PM2.66m
8:59AM2.37m
9:24PM2.61m
10:20AM2.41m
10:42PM2.66m
11:29AM2.54m
11:48PM2.78m
12:25PM2.73m
00:43AM2.94m
1:14PM2.95m
1:33AM3.11m
2:00PM3.16m
2:19AM3.25m
Low Tide
1:44PM1.48m
2:43AM1.43m
2:49PM1.54m
3:54AM1.43m
4:06PM1.52m
5:05AM1.35m
5:21PM1.41m
6:06AM1.21m
6:24PM1.24m
6:58AM1.04m
7:18PM1.03m
7:45AM0.87m
8:07PM0.84m
part cloud
clear
mod rain
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
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6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:20
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8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:42
8:42
9
4
3
5
5
2
1
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
16
16
14
17
16
14
15
16
15
18
17
16
18
17
16
17
17
15
15
15
14
12
14
11
13
10
8
9
10
11
15
15
15
16
15
16
15
15
13
8
8
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
7
1.1
SW
6
1.5
SW
8
0.8
NNW
12
2.1
SW
9
0.7
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
10
1.9
WSW
8
1.7
SW
8
1.1
NNW
11
1.1
SW
7
1
SW
7
0.7
NNW
9
1
SW
7
0.9
SW
7
0.4
NNW
8
0.9
WSW
6
0.6
WSW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.8
NNW
13
Energy kJ
51
37
85
257
184
690
94
56
481
373
307
119
89
70
91
73
19
58
26
9
215
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
13
0.6
NNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.8
NNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.4
NW
12
1
NNW
12
1.2
NNW
12
0.2
WNW
9
1
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
9
0.1
SW
16
0.5
NNW
8
0.5
NNW
8
0.3
NNW
9
0.5
N
8
0.1
W
11
0.3
NW
15
0.1
SW
13
Energy kJ
42
40
99
101
107
143
24
54
280
359
8
222
110
10
38
33
17
36
2
34
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
N
11
0.4
NNW
7
0.5
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
W
10
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WNW
9
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
NW
16
0.2
W
11
Energy kJ
1
2
20
83
8
121
20
8
9
12
8
10
10
10
8
8
8
10
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
3
1.6
SW
8
2.1
WSW
9
2.1
WSW
8
0.2
ESE
3
1.5
SW
8
0.2
ESE
2
1
SW
7
0.9
WSW
6
1.7
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
6
2.3
NNW
8
Energy kJ
1
308
684
608
1
255
1
89
67
234
209
597
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
3
Distance (km)
96
313
92
95
336
95
283
274
4
95
272
3
3
96
3
3
96
100
348
420
422
Best forecast wave conditions in Beira
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
3
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
1
3
1
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
5
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Information about the Figueira da Foz - Buarcos Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Figueira da Foz - Buarcos can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Figueira da Foz - Buarcos 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 (Figueira da Foz - Buarcos) 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 Figueira da Foz - Buarcos 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.

Figueira da Foz - Buarcos is 4 km (2 miles) from Figueira da Foz. If you plan a holiday in Beira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Figueira da Foz. Figueira da Foz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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