Cortegaca Surf Break

Cortegaca Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 40.94° N 8.66° W

Issued: 12 am 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Cortegaca sea temperature is
19.3° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Cortegaca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cortegaca surf forecast from 1 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 2 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, NW swell with 985 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cortegaca this week:

The surf forecast for Cortegaca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cortegaca in the next 16 days are 2.3m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 2nd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 2nd Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 1st Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cortegaca over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
11
2.1
NW
10
2.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
9
1.1
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.3
NW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
762
793
745
252
154
191
105
109
101
60
56
32
18
16
16
32
32
25
13
13
20
Wind (km/h)
10
N
25
NNW
15
ENE
15
NE
20
N
25
ENE
15
ENE
20
NNW
5
ESE
5
SW
10
NW
5
W
5
SW
15
NW
5
NW
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
NNW
5
NW
15
NW
5
N
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:33AM2.54m
4:48PM2.79m
5:09AM2.53m
5:24PM2.80m
5:44AM2.51m
5:59PM2.77m
6:19AM2.47m
6:34PM2.72m
6:58AM2.43m
7:13PM2.65m
7:40AM2.39m
7:56PM2.57m
8:30AM2.35m
8:48PM2.49m
Low Tide
10:31AM0.49m
11:02PM0.43m
11:05AM0.48m
11:37PM0.44m
11:40AM0.49m
00:13AM0.46m
12:16PM0.53m
00:50AM0.50m
12:54PM0.59m
1:30AM0.54m
1:37PM0.67m
2:15AM0.59m
2:29PM0.74m
3:08AM0.64m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:09
9:09
9:09
9:08
9:08
9:08
9:08
 mm
Temp °C
27
31
31
33
35
34
35
35
32
33
31
30
32
29
26
28
27
25
29
27
26
Feels °C
25
27
27
28
30
31
33
30
30
31
29
28
30
27
25
26
26
24
26
24
23
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
NW
11
2.1
NW
10
1.3
NW
9
0.3
WNW
9
1.2
NW
8
0.7
WNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
NW
6
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
NW
9
0.4
WNW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.4
WNW
9
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
8
0.3
WNW
10
Energy kJ
762
745
252
17
191
105
109
28
60
56
32
17
16
13
32
32
25
13
13
20
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NNW
6
0.7
WNW
11
0.5
NW
6
0.1
NW
13
0.4
NW
6
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.3
WNW
9
0.3
NW
9
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
8
0.2
W
8
Energy kJ
28
101
17
7
8
18
15
16
13
1
3
3
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
8
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
NW
5
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
W
13
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
NNW
8
Energy kJ
17
4
4
14
4
12
3
3
6
12
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.1
NW
10
1.1
NW
8
0.4
ENE
3
0.6
NNW
6
0.4
NW
6
0.3
NW
2
Energy kJ
793
154
3
25
11
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
41
322
2
0
255
45
0
85
0
0
85
2
36
189
2
2
262
263
326
189
56
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
1
4
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
7
8
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
9
7
6
5
9
5
5
9
7
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Information about the Cortegaca Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cortegaca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cortegaca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cortegaca 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 (Cortegaca) 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 Cortegaca 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.

Cortegaca is 9 km (6 miles) from Ovar. If you plan a holiday in Beira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ovar. Ovar has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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