Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surf break

Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 WEST
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Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Figueira da Foz - Buarcos sea temperature is
17.6° C
(Which is 1.9°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos this week:

The surf forecast for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 12 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 6s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 18th Sep)5ft (1.5m) 12s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 22nd Sep)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 16°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the N by Sun night).

Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
3
3
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
3
1
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
NW
1.5
NW
1.3
NW
1.5
WNW
1.5
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.2
WNW
1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.9
WNW
1.6
NW
1.9
NNW
0.7
WNW
2.4
NNW
2.5
NNW
2.1
NNW
2.4
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.6
NNW
1.6
NNW
Period(s) (?)1010101211101010998778810108767
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)599425287647508365269263185129122253332586631093904640251210244
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
20
NNW
15
NNE
5
NE
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
SSE
15
WSW
10
SW
5
WNW
20
NNW
25
N
30
N
25
NNW
35
N
25
NNE
30
NNW
25
N
30
N
30
N
30
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offcross-
on
ononglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:52PM
2.75
1:34AM
2.70
1:49PM
2.95
2:22AM
2.88
2:33PM
3.12
3:00AM
3.03
3:10PM
3.26
3:33AM
3.15
3:44PM
3.35
4:04AM
3.22
4:16PM
3.37
4:33AM
3.24
4:46PM
3.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:26PM
1.22
7:42AM
1.29
8:17PM
1.03
8:29AM
1.10
8:57PM
0.86
9:06AM
0.94
9:31PM
0.75
9:39AM
0.83
10:01PM
0.69
10:10AM
0.76
10:30PM
0.69
10:39AM
0.75
10:58PM
0.73
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise7:16--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22--
Sunset-7:42--7:39--7:37--7:37--7:35--7:32--7:31-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201918262423272321211917171716161716161616
Feels °C (?)18161623201924212021171512121011111010910
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  1. weather stationWind Update Still cross-shore at Figueira da Foz - Buarcos (light winds from the NW at AKFM-Cova-Gala 6 km from Figueira da Foz - Buarcos). 1.3m 10s swell from the NW to make surfable waves.

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Actual: 52 min ago

13 km/h
NW
Cross-Shore
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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 12 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Figueira da Foz - Buarcos is 4 km (2 miles) from Figueira da Foz. If you plan a holiday in Beira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Figueira da Foz. Figueira da Foz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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