Figueira da Foz - Buarcos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright, folks, Rusty here. Let's get into the outlook for Figueira da Foz, specifically the Buarcos point. We're looking at a mixed bag starting off, but there's some real firepower coming through for the experienced crew.

The water’s sitting at 65°, which is a couple of degrees colder than you'd normally expect for this time of year, so that's a little something to keep in mind.

First up, we’ve got a bit of a flat, quiet start around Saturday the 12th. There's some swell around, but it's a weak 3ft from the NNW, short period of 7 seconds, and the wind is a messy cross-off. Total energy is just 164 – it’s not really worth suiting up.

Sunday morning the 13th brings a flicker of hope. Only 3ft of NW swell, but the period jumps to 13 seconds – that's a nice long groundswell. More importantly, the wind goes glassy with an ESE breeze at 3 mph. The energy climbs to a moderate 393, and the conditions will be clean. For a spot like Buarcos, this could give you some fun, lined-up waves, but it's not a standout.

We have a few more days of marginal conditions. Monday the 14th looks glassy again early, but the swell is still small. By Wednesday the 16th, things get gnarly but messy. The swell jumps to 10ft, but it's short-period windswell from the NNW with a nasty 22-25 mph cross-off wind. The energy reading is a massive 1277, but that’s all nasty wind-chop. This is one for the locals if they want a battle, but for the average surfer, it’s looking more like a kite-surfing session than a good paddle.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting for the advanced crew. Thursday morning the 17th: we’ve got 7ft of NW swell at 9 seconds with a clean 12 mph offshore wind from the NNE. The energy is a solid 836, and the wave comment says "very good conditions." This is a real window of opportunity.

But the true standout, the one you need to circle on your calendar, is Saturday the 19th. That morning, Buarcos is looking at 7ft of NW swell, but with a stunning 14-second period. That's proper groundswell energy. The wind is a light offshore from the NE at just 6 mph. The total wave energy hits a massive 2804 – that's strong, powerful stuff. For the experienced surfer, this is the best on offer; expect powerful, thick lines off that point. It is only for experts at this size though.

Sunday the 21st morning is also worth noting: another big 7ft NW swell with a 15-second period and light offshore wind, energy at 2320. It's a top-tier option, but the Saturday looks a touch cleaner with lighter wind.

The forecast into the following week starts to fade. The 23rd and 24th have some cleaner, smaller options with glassy mornings, but the size drops right off. By the 25th and 26th, it’s tiny and not worth the paddle.

So, to sum it up: a slow start, a few tricky days in the middle, but the real gold for the fearless crew is the Saturday the 19th and Monday the 21st at Buarcos. Keep your eyes on the forecast – those long period swells can be a bit fickle with the consistency on the points, but when it lines up, it'll be worth the wait.

Rusty.

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