Figueira da Foz - Buarcos Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.17° N 8.89° W

Figueira da Foz - Buarcos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 25 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Figueira da Foz - Buarcos sea temperature is
21.6° C
2.3° 

Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 26 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 7s period, NNW swell with 405 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 7s 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Figueira da Foz - Buarcos in the next 16 days are 2.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 27th Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 26th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 7s

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 proper look at what’s cooking for Figueira da Foz – Buarcos.

Overall, the next couple of weeks are a mixed bag. We’ve got a bit of a rough start with some messy, choppy conditions, but there’s a real sweet spot coming up where everything lines up. The standout window is Monday, 27 July, through Tuesday, 28 July, with a couple of other promising sessions further out in the first week of August.

Right now, the water is sitting at 71°, which is a solid 4° warmer than usual for this time of year. That’s a good sign – you can leave the thick wetsuit at home.

We’re kicking off this Saturday, 25 July, with a 5ft NW swell pumping in at 12 mph from the NW. That’s a cross-shore wind with a cross-chop, and the combined energy is only moderate (212). It’s not great. Sunday, 26 July, is a bit better with a 6ft swell from the NNW, but the wind is still up at 12 mph, making it cross-offshore. The energy picks up a bit (256), but it’s still marginal.

Now, here’s where it gets good. Monday morning, 27 July, is the real standout. We’ve got a 4ft swell from the NNW, but the wind is dead calm – glassy, offshore from the ENE at just 3 mph. The combined energy is solid (228), and the wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a window for the advanced crew only; Buarcos is a point break that needs the right swell direction, and this is it. The crowd situation is “sometimes,” so expect a few of the locals out, but it’ll be worth it.

Tuesday morning, 28 July, is another cracker. Swell is 4ft from the NNW, but the period jumps to 10 seconds, which is proper groundswell. Combined energy is up to 269, and it’s glassy again with a light SW breeze at 3 mph. This is a very clean, good wave. The longer period means longer lulls, so you’ll get a breather, but the shape will be there.

After that, we get a drop-off. Wednesday, 29 July, is small – 3ft – and the energy drops to 127. It’s surfable but ordinary. The end of July into early August is a bit of a lull, with small swell and light winds. There’s a gap of several days where the recommendations are thin.

Then, around Monday, 3 August, things start to pick up again. A 6ft NNW swell rolls in, with combined energy of 506 – that’s strong. The wind is cross-offshore, so it’s clean. The period is just 6 seconds though, which is short period windswell. It’s bigger, but the quality is marginal. The real standout in this second week is Wednesday morning, 5 August. We’ve got a 7ft swell from the NNW, with an 8-second period, energy at 496, and a lighter 9 mph offshore breeze. The wave comment says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a solid, powerful wave. At 7ft, it’s getting into expert territory, especially with the shorter period, but for those who know what they’re doing, it’s a session to mark.

Sunday, 9 August, has a promising morning with a 5ft NW swell, 9-second period, and glassy conditions from the SSW at 3 mph. The energy is strong (330). That’s another one to watch.

So, the best on offer: Monday morning, 27 July, and Tuesday morning, 28 July, are the cleanest, most user-friendly waves of the first week. For the bigger wave crew, Wednesday morning, 5 August, is the one to circle. The long-range stuff looks promising but less certain, so keep an eye on the charts.

This is Rusty, signing off.

Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
NW
7
1.3
NW
7
1.8
NNW
7
1.7
NNW
7
1.6
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
7
1.2
NNW
7
1.1
NNW
7
1.3
NNW
9
1.2
NNW
10
1.1
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10
0.9
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9
0.8
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9
0.6
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9
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
NNW
6
0.6
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6
0.6
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6
0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
210
159
315
256
203
248
132
131
255
256
211
138
104
61
55
36
33
25
29
24
16
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
NNW
25
NNW
20
N
30
NNW
10
NNW
5
ENE
20
NW
5
SW
5
SW
15
WNW
10
NNW
5
N
20
NNW
15
N
5
NW
15
NW
10
N
10
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20
NNW
15
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Wind State
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cross
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cross-off
High Tide
1:16PM2.66m
1:46AM2.59m
2:06PM2.80m
2:32AM2.69m
2:48PM2.94m
3:12AM2.79m
3:25PM3.08m
3:48AM2.89m
4:00PM3.18m
4:21AM2.96m
4:33PM3.26m
4:53AM3.01m
5:05PM3.29m
Low Tide
7:41PM1.38m
7:53AM1.37m
8:31PM1.24m
8:37AM1.26m
9:12PM1.11m
9:15AM1.14m
9:48PM0.99m
9:49AM1.04m
10:20PM0.90m
10:22AM0.95m
10:52PM0.84m
10:53AM0.90m
11:23PM0.82m
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6:26
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6:28
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8:57
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Temp °C
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19
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29
26
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Feels °C
20
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16
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26
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24
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21
22
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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).

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