
Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surf forecast from 4 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 7s period, NNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 7 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 8s period, NNW swell with 240 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 5 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 8s period with W 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 Wednesday (Aug 05) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Wed 5th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 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 honest look at what’s coming up for Buarcos.
To be straight with you, the first week and a half of this forecast is a tough one. We’re looking at a long stretch of weak, messy, or just too-small surf. From Tuesday the 4th through to the morning of Thursday the 13th, there’s really nothing worth changing your plans for. The swell is tiny, the period is short, and the wind is mostly cross or cross-off, but the energy is just not there. You’ll see a few of those mornings with clean conditions, like Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th, but the waves are barely pushing 2 ft to 4 ft and the combined energy is weak to moderate at best (142 to 253). It’s frustrating, but it happens.
Now, if you can hold out, there’s a real standout on the horizon. Friday morning, August 14th is the one to circle. The swell jumps to a solid 7 ft from the NNW, with a period of 8 seconds, and the wind is glassy – dead calm from the ESE. That’s a rare treat. The combined energy is strong at 605, and the forecast says "expect very good surf conditions." This is the best of the whole outlook. Buarcos is a point break, so it will handle that swell direction nicely. The water temperature is sitting at 69°, which is about normal for this time of year, nothing unusual there. Keep in mind, this spot can get crowded sometimes, so get there early.
That Friday morning session is your best bet. The afternoon gets choppy again, and the following days are a mix of onshore wind and big, messy swell over 7 ft that’s really only for the experienced crew.
Then, looking into the second week, Tuesday morning, August 18th offers another promising window. The swell is 5 ft from the NNW, with a period of 9 seconds, and it’s glassy again from the SSW. The combined energy is very strong at 523, and it’s another "expect very good surf conditions" call. Less certain that far out, but it’s got potential.
Wednesday morning, August 19th also looks good on paper – 6 ft from the NW, 10 second period, clean cross-off wind from the north, and energy at 605. But the wind will swing around in the afternoon, so morning is the call.
Overall, if you’re a beginner, that 7 ft on the 14th is going to be a handful. For the rest of us, that’s the session to chase. The rest of the time, it’s mostly small, poor, or onshore. The spot is pretty inconsistent, so a blank run like this isn’t totally abnormal for the area. But forecasts can change, so keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Tue afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat afternoon, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 8 | W 8 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
113 | 86 | 73 | 84 | 90 | 134 | 199 | 196 | 213 | 131 | 86 | 30 | 22 | 40 | 35 | 38 | 39 | 32 | 70 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 7:31PM3.01m | 7:57AM2.85m | 8:22PM2.84m | 8:57AM2.75m | 9:31PM2.68m | 10:16AM2.68m | 11:00PM2.60m | 11:46AM2.73m | 00:29AM2.67m | 1:03PM2.90m | 1:40AM2.83m | 2:06PM3.11m | 2:37AM3.02m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:46AM1.06m | 2:06PM1.14m | 2:37AM1.19m | 3:08PM1.27m | 3:43AM1.31m | 4:30PM1.35m | 5:08AM1.35m | 6:06PM1.31m | 6:36AM1.28m | 7:28PM1.13m | 7:48AM1.10m | 8:30PM0.91m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:39 | — | — | 6:41 | — | — | |
8:46 | — | — | 8:45 | — | — | 8:44 | — | — | 8:43 | — | — | 8:42 | — | — | 8:40 | — | — | 8:38 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | NW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | W 10 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 8 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | W 7 | NNW 5 | W 7 | NW 6 |
113 | 86 | 60 | 84 | 90 | 62 | 48 | 196 | 213 | 28 | 86 | 30 | 22 | 40 | 35 | 33 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 49 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | W 7 | W 7 | W 10 | S 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | — | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NNW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 11 | W 6 |
12 | 50 | 73 | 27 | 25 | 49 | 3 | 29 | 28 | — | 16 | 15 | 10 | 20 | 26 | 38 | 39 | 32 | 2 | 20 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 9 | SW 12 | W 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 14 | — | S 13 | — | — | W 6 | W 6 | N 11 | N 7 | N 6 | — | — | W 6 | — | NW 8 |
8 | 6 | 9 | 31 | 34 | 8 | — | 3 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1 | — | — | 13 | — | 18 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 4 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | NW 5 | — | — | NNW 3 | N 4 | — | NNW 7 | — |
— | — | 7 | 21 | 85 | 134 | 199 | — | — | 131 | — | — | 5 | — | — | 4 | 13 | — | 70 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 267 | 0 | 169 | 297 | 110 | 169 | 351 | 0 | 0 | 446 | 0 | 102 | 313 | 3 | 169 | 313 | 127 | 44 | 317 | 0 |
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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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