Costa Nova surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 23 May 2026 WEST
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Costa Nova surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Costa Nova sea temperature is
16.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Costa Nova this week:

The surf forecast for Costa Nova over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Costa Nova in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 25th May)5ft (1.6m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 19°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
0
2
1
3
3
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
0.8
WNW
15
1.3
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
NW
10
0.5
WNW
8
0.6
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
381
467
307
240
181
154
272
590
848
680
658
483
286
208
154
180
125
94
41
57
133
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
NW
10
SSE
10
S
10
NW
10
S
5
WNW
10
WNW
5
SE
5
SSW
15
NW
10
N
5
WSW
15
NNW
15
N
10
NW
20
NNW
10
NNW
0
ENE
20
NNW
5
NNW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
10:15PM2.76m
11:06AM2.55m
11:26PM2.75m
12:09PM2.60m
00:28AM2.79m
1:03PM2.69m
1:20AM2.83m
1:48PM2.78m
2:05AM2.87m
2:28PM2.87m
2:46AM2.89m
3:06PM2.95m
3:23AM2.90m
Low Tide
3:19PM1.41m
4:17AM1.30m
4:32PM1.44m
5:27AM1.31m
5:42PM1.41m
6:27AM1.27m
6:42PM1.33m
7:15AM1.22m
7:32PM1.24m
7:55AM1.16m
8:14PM1.16m
8:32AM1.11m
8:53PM1.09m
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:51
8:52
8:52
8:53
8:54
8:55
8:57
3
Temp °C
23
20
18
20
19
18
23
20
20
25
24
26
27
27
26
29
22
25
29
27
24
21
18
19
17
18
18
21
18
20
23
21
23
25
24
24
26
19
24
26
23
21
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
W
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.3
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
9
1
WNW
10
1.3
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
13
1.5
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.4
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
11
1
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
10
0.9
WNW
11
0.8
WNW
10
0.7
NNW
7
0.5
NNW
6
0.6
WNW
8
0.8
WNW
10
Energy kJ
381
467
307
240
181
154
183
590
848
680
658
483
286
208
154
180
125
41
22
57
133
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
10
0.2
N
9
0.1
N
8
0.1
N
8
0.1
SW
13
0.1
NW
17
0.8
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
9
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
S
6
0.3
NW
12
0.7
NW
5
0.1
SW
15
0.7
NW
10
0.5
WNW
8
0.4
NNW
7
0.4
NNW
6
Energy kJ
2
7
1
1
7
12
272
113
15
12
12
10
2
23
30
9
94
41
18
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
N
8
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
SW
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
12
0.1
NW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
S
11
0.1
SW
16
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
9
Energy kJ
8
7
7
7
1
6
6
6
3
3
7
10
9
2
10
29
21
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NW
5
0.4
NW
3
0.9
NNW
4
0.7
NW
6
0.4
NW
5
Energy kJ
22
2
26
37
9
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
52
218
0
5
218
5
0
147
0
0
52
20
0
118
76
42
221
52
0
132
8
Best forecast wave conditions in Beira
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
9
8
6
8
6
7
8
9
7
6
5
5
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Information about the Costa Nova Surf forecast

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

Costa Nova is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Ilhavo. If you plan a holiday in Beira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ilhavo. Ilhavo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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