Costa Nova surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 15 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
16.7° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than 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 Saturday (May 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Costa Nova in the next 16 days are 2.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 16th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 20th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Thu night, light winds from the NNE by Sat night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
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
2
2
1
2
2
0
3
4
1
2
3
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
NNW
11
2.3
NNW
10
3
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
9
1.5
NNW
8
1.1
NW
8
0.8
WNW
15
1.7
NW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.5
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
1.8
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
13
2.2
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1284
1022
1179
573
475
309
151
279
1011
992
722
479
441
557
674
2026
1619
824
665
593
622
Wind (km/h)
35
NNW
35
NNW
35
NNW
20
N
30
NNW
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NW
15
N
10
NW
15
W
10
SSE
5
WSW
15
NW
15
N
0
NNE
20
NNW
10
NNW
5
SSW
15
NNW
15
N
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
3:05PM3.14m
3:24AM3.22m
3:47PM3.24m
4:08AM3.24m
4:29PM3.28m
4:54AM3.19m
5:14PM3.26m
5:42AM3.09m
6:01PM3.18m
6:34AM2.94m
6:53PM3.07m
7:32AM2.78m
7:52PM2.94m
Low Tide
8:37AM0.80m
8:57PM0.79m
9:20AM0.72m
9:43PM0.70m
10:04AM0.71m
10:29PM0.67m
10:48AM0.76m
11:17PM0.71m
11:34AM0.86m
00:07AM0.81m
12:22PM1.00m
1:00AM0.94m
1:14PM1.16m
1:59AM1.10m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:49
8:50
Temp °C
15
15
15
14
15
15
15
15
14
14
15
15
17
17
18
25
23
23
22
22
21
8
8
8
8
9
11
12
12
9
12
12
15
16
15
18
23
20
22
20
20
18
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
SW
13
1.3
NW
9
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
12
0.8
WNW
15
1.7
NW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.6
NW
12
1.4
NW
11
1.5
NW
10
1.7
NW
10
1.8
WNW
10
2.4
WNW
13
2.2
WNW
13
1.7
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
1.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
9
7
287
5
18
29
279
1011
992
722
479
441
557
674
2026
1619
824
665
593
622
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
8
0.4
NW
16
0.4
WNW
11
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
16
0.2
W
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
7
1
67
47
12
5
17
40
151
8
8
8
8
7
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
16
0.1
NW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
6
1
10
7
10
9
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
NNW
11
2.3
NNW
10
3
NNW
8
1.9
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
9
1.5
NNW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.2
NW
8
1
NNW
6
0.7
NNW
4
Energy kJ
1284
1022
1179
573
475
309
151
173
65
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
396
218
218
76
218
100
90
218
100
50
301
0
0
218
0
0
222
36
0
152
52
Best forecast wave conditions in Beira
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
5
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
9
9
8
7
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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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