Figueira da Foz - Buarcos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for the coming weeks up at Figueira da Foz - Buarcos.

Honestly, looking at the whole run, it’s a bit of a quiet period for the most part. There’s a long stretch of very small, unfriendly surf with poor conditions that’s going to leave us waiting. From now right through to the middle of next week, it’ll be a battle. The energy is weak, generally under 100, and the winds are mostly cross-on or cross, which isn't doing the waves any favours. You’re looking at tiny lines in the 1ft to 2ft range with short, weak periods. It's frustrating, but it's the hand we’ve been dealt.

Then things finally perk up a bit on Saturday the 11th of July. We get a morning of glassy conditions, calm (0 mph wind) and clean, with a 2ft swell from the WNW. The energy ticks up a little (108) and the period stretches to 11 seconds, which gives the waves a bit of shape. It’s surfable, but very ordinary. Not a standout, just a chance to get wet if you’re desperate.

The standout of the whole outlook is way out at the end, on Thursday the 23rd of July. This is the one to circle on the calendar. We’ve got a solid 6ft swell from the NNW, with a moderate energy reading of 314. The wind is a clean, cross-off breeze from the north at 9 mph, which should keep things clean. For Buarcos, that’s a solid, powerful wave with good shape. The period is short at 6 seconds, so it won’t be the most organized, but the size and the wind will make it a proper session. It’s got the best overall quality in the forecast. This will be one for the advanced crew, though—that 6ft is too big for beginners.

The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there with your wetsuit choice for the morning sessions.

So, a whole lot of waiting for a couple of decent windows, with that Thursday the 23rd being the real highlight.

Rusty.

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