Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surf break

Figueira da Foz - Buarcos surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 07 May 2026 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
16.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 08) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Figueira da Foz - Buarcos in the next 16 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sat 9th May)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Figueira da Foz - Buarcos over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri morning, min 13°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SSW by Sat morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSW on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
6
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NNW
7
1.1
SW
7
1.5
SW
8
2.5
SW
9
2
SW
10
1.9
WSW
8
1.8
SW
8
1.7
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
8
1
NNW
11
1.6
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
0.9
WSW
6
0.8
SW
6
0.9
WSW
6
0.8
WSW
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
63
98
59
40
119
270
1099
708
469
408
392
292
250
287
134
96
71
45
60
46
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
15
WNW
5
SW
15
S
15
WSW
20
SSE
40
SE
35
SSW
25
S
30
S
35
SSW
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SW
10
SE
15
SSE
15
WSW
5
NE
0
WNW
15
WNW
20
N
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
7:15PM2.75m
7:50AM2.44m
8:11PM2.66m
8:59AM2.37m
9:24PM2.61m
10:20AM2.41m
10:42PM2.66m
11:29AM2.54m
11:48PM2.78m
12:25PM2.73m
00:43AM2.94m
1:14PM2.95m
1:33AM3.11m
Low Tide
12:55PM1.37m
1:43AM1.36m
1:44PM1.48m
2:43AM1.43m
2:49PM1.54m
3:54AM1.43m
4:06PM1.52m
5:05AM1.35m
5:21PM1.41m
6:06AM1.21m
6:24PM1.24m
6:58AM1.04m
7:18PM1.03m
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thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
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6:28
6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:22
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8:36
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:42
1
1
3
5
4
1
1
1
Temp °C
15
15
14
17
17
15
17
16
15
16
16
15
19
17
16
18
17
16
16
16
15
13
12
12
14
14
14
9
9
10
9
9
11
15
13
14
16
15
16
14
14
13
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
NNW
6
0.9
NW
7
0.9
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NNW
7
0.4
WNW
13
1.5
SW
8
0.7
NW
12
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
NNW
10
0.5
W
10
1.7
WSW
8
1.6
WSW
8
1
NNW
11
1.6
WSW
8
1.2
WSW
7
0.6
NNW
10
0.9
WSW
6
0.5
NNW
8
0.4
NNW
8
0.8
WSW
6
Energy kJ
77
63
98
59
37
68
270
159
119
60
53
392
292
230
287
134
71
71
35
23
46
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
7
0.5
NW
9
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
NNW
7
0.6
NNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.7
NNW
11
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
11
1
NNW
11
0.1
SW
18
0.9
NNW
11
0.8
NNW
10
0.1
SW
16
0.5
NNW
9
0.1
SW
15
0.3
NNW
10
0.4
NNW
8
Energy kJ
17
40
5
42
40
20
103
109
113
66
56
347
242
12
186
114
10
42
8
18
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
10
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
N
11
0.2
NNW
14
0.5
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
9
0.7
NNW
12
0.5
WNW
11
0.5
NW
12
0.1
W
19
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
24
1
1
1
2
21
83
8
117
65
74
7
14
12
10
10
1
8
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
2
0.4
SW
4
1.1
SW
7
0.9
SSE
4
2.5
SW
9
2
SW
10
1.9
WSW
8
1.8
SW
8
1.5
WSW
7
1
WSW
7
0.8
SW
6
0.9
WSW
6
Energy kJ
1
5
119
28
1099
708
469
408
250
96
45
60
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
164
390
0
13
272
4
267
336
95
348
348
65
86
84
3
4
283
0
0
1085
151
Best forecast wave conditions in Beira
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
3
1
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
8
5
5
9
9
7
5
5
6
8
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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 16 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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