Figueira da Foz - Buarcos Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s on the cards for Buarcos.

First up, the water is sittin' at 68°, which is pretty much bang on average for this time of year. No weird anomalies, just normal.

Now, the next couple of weeks are a bit of a mixed bag. We've got some swell on the way, but the wind’s gonna be the main character for a while. The first proper surfable window doesn't really show up until Sunday the 13th. Before that, it's a whole lot of nothing special. Monday the 7th and Tuesday the 8th have some waist-high swell, but it's cross-off or cross-shore winds, and the energy is just moderate at best (677 and 302). The rest of the first week limps along with small, short-period junk, mostly under 3 ft and with moderate breezes. Not worth paddling out for.

The first real standout is Sunday the 13th. We get a pulse of groundswell from the NW, 3 ft face with a long 13-second period, and the combined energy reads a solid 521. The morning is clean, with a gentle cross-off breeze from the NNE. This is a point break, so that long-period swell will wrap in nicely, giving you some proper shape. The waves will be clean, with that long period making paddling out easier. Just a heads up, it’s inconsistent and can get a crowd, so you might have to fight for a couple.

The next big highlight is a week away, on the morning of Saturday the 19th. It’s a 6 ft NW swell, but with a shorter 8-second period, so it’ll be a bit more walled-up. The winner here is the wind: glassy offshore from the SSE, with the energy reading 400. For a point break, that clean, glassy surface will make it feel way better than the size suggests. It’s one for the advanced crew, as 6 ft can be a handful.

Finally, the morning of Tuesday the 22nd is the biggest call of the lot. We’re looking at 7 ft from the NNW with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is a strong 684. The wind is glassy from the WNW. That’s a solid, powerful swell for a point, but at 7 ft, it’s expert territory. The glassy conditions are a massive plus, but the period is short, so be ready for some lumpy, powerful close-outs if you’re out of position. This one’s a wildcard.

So, to sum it up: don’t bother with the first week. Sunday the 13th is your first good call for clean, long-period waves. Saturday the 19th is a glassy, solid option for the more experienced. And Tuesday the 22nd is the big, promising, but expert-only bet.

Stay stoked,
Rusty.

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