Surf Forecasts:
Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 5 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 13s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 31 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NW swell with 602 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period with NW 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 (Sep 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 31st Aug) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
G’day, Rusty here. Let’s break down the surf for the Buarcos stretch over the next couple of weeks. It’s a slow start, but there’s a couple of decent pulses in there worth your time.
The first few days are pretty average. Swell on the 31st and the 1st is there, but the conditions aren’t lining up – a bit of size, but the tide and the wind are making it messy. You’d get a few if you were desperate, but it’s not a session to write home about. Water temp is about 78°, which is normal for this time of year.
From the 2nd through the 4th, it’s pretty flat. The swell drops right out, so you’re not missing much.
The 5th and 6th have some weak, short-period swell, but it’s not organised. The 6th gets some onshore wind, so it’s a washout.
Now, Monday the 7th starts to clean up a bit. But the real standout of the first week is Tuesday the 8th. We’ve got a proper NW swell at 1.7m (about 5-6 ft) with a 10-second period, and the energy is building strong. With light offshore winds in the morning and clean lines, Buarcos (Figueira da Foz – Buarcos) is going to be a fun, proper point break session. It’s a spot that works well with this kind of groundswell. Crowds are a chance on a day like that, so be early.
The 9th is still rideable but a step down. The 10th and 11th are poor. Back to small and junky.
The 12th and 13th see a push of NNW swell, but it’s short-period, so it’s a bit lumpy and not as good as the size suggests. It’s surfable, but not the classic day.
Keep your eyes peeled for the 15th of September. That’s the main event. The long-range models are showing a serious pulse of long-period groundswell. We’re talking a 13-second period in the morning, pushing to 12 seconds later, with strong energy readings. It’s coming from the NW, which is perfect for this spot. The morning is looking glassy with a light offshore. If this holds, it could be a proper epic day at Buarcos. This is the one to plan for. It’s a little far out, so don’t book the day off just yet, but it’s very promising.
So, in short: flat until the 8th, a good one on the 8th, and the big dog potentially on the 15th. Be patient, and be ready.
Later,
Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Wed morning, min 16°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Sat afternoon, min 20°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 1 | Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 459 | 602 | 327 | 461 | 427 | 346 | 223 | 44 | 159 | 93 | 54 | 55 | 38 | 113 | 101 | 94 | 322 | 423 | 298 | 229 | 148 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross | cross-off | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:47PM3.34m | 6:05AM3.20m | 6:24PM3.21m | 6:44AM3.10m | 7:05PM3.02m | 7:29AM2.95m | 7:56PM2.80m | 8:28AM2.77m | 9:09PM2.58m | 9:55AM2.64m | 10:54PM2.49m | 11:38AM2.68m | 00:31AM2.60m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:36AM0.71m | 11:59PM0.74m | 12:13PM0.78m | 00:35AM0.86m | 12:54PM0.92m | 1:16AM1.02m | 1:43PM1.10m | 2:07AM1.22m | 2:48PM1.29m | 3:17AM1.40m | 4:20PM1.41m | 4:57AM1.47m | 6:08PM1.34m | ||||||||
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 | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — |
 | — | 8:08 | — | — | 8:07 | — | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 25 | 24 | 21 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 35 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 20 |
Feels °C | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 33 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 22 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | NW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 459 | 602 | 327 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 223 | 44 | 159 | 93 | 54 | 55 | 38 | 113 | 101 | 94 | 322 | 423 | 298 | 229 | 148 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 17 | SW 16 | — | — | W 18 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | SW 13 | NNW 4 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 |
| kJ | 23 | 12 | 10 | — | — | 6 | 7 | 11 | 9 | 30 | 41 | 26 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 22 | 94 | 64 | 61 | 62 | 99 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 10 | — | SW 13 | NW 16 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | S 12 | S 12 | WNW 13 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 26 | — | 7 | 85 | 25 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | NNW 6 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | 87 | 461 | 427 | 346 | — | 68 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 94 | 267 | 127 | 127 | 287 | 84 | 127 | 267 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 65 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 183 | 0 |
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