Figueira da Foz - Buarcos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

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.

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