
Surf Forecasts:
Esmoriz surf forecast from 12 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period, W swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 18ft (5.5m), 16s period, W swell with 14,856 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Esmoriz this week:
The surf forecast for Esmoriz over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 1.4m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Esmoriz in the next 16 days are 5.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 21) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Thu 12th Nov) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 18th Nov) | 18ft (5.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Esmoriz over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 81mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SSW on Sat morning, fresh winds from the SSW by Sat night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Very mild (max 19°C on Mon morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Mainly fresh winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | Wednesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | NW 12 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 16 | W 16 | WNW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
850 | 830 | 957 | 1218 | 664 | 359 | 234 | 232 | 257 | 494 | 1270 | 1319 | 882 | 541 | 788 | 1393 | 1264 | 2134 | 10240 | 14856 | 8847 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on |
High Tide | 4:25PM2.53m | 4:39AM2.67m | 5:02PM2.38m | 5:18AM2.54m | 5:43PM2.23m | 6:02AM2.40m | 6:32PM2.09m | 6:55AM2.28m | 7:33PM2.00m | 7:59AM2.21m | 8:46PM1.99m | 9:08AM2.21m | 9:56PM2.08m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:15AM0.42m | 10:22PM0.57m | 10:53AM0.56m | 10:58PM0.70m | 11:34AM0.71m | 11:39PM0.83m | 12:22PM0.85m | 00:27AM0.95m | 1:20PM0.95m | 1:27AM1.04m | 2:29PM0.98m | 2:40AM1.07m | 3:38PM0.91m | ||||||||
7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:14 | — | — | 5:14 | — | |
mm | 6 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 15 | 5 | 24 | 1 | — | 3 | 34 | 1 | 1 | — | 12 | 4 |
Temp °C | 17 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 |
Feels °C | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 12 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 9 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | W 8 | WNW 12 | — | — | WNW 13 | WSW 8 | WSW 10 | NW 10 | W 10 | W 11 | WNW 16 | — | WNW 14 |
850 | 830 | 957 | 1218 | 664 | 359 | 234 | 232 | 257 | 31 | — | — | 737 | 541 | 788 | 63 | 1264 | 2134 | 10240 | — | 8847 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 10 | W 18 | W 16 | W 14 | W 12 | WSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | — | NW 12 | NW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
204 | 6 | 46 | 181 | 279 | 183 | 89 | 112 | 55 | 10 | — | — | — | 497 | 249 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | W 16 | — | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | N 13 | N 13 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — | W 10 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 45 | — | 12 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | — | — | — | — | 279 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 8 | W 9 | WSW 9 | WSW 9 | — | — | WSW 10 | W 10 | — | — | W 16 | WNW 14 |
— | 431 | 479 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 494 | 1270 | 1319 | 882 | — | — | 1393 | 976 | — | — | 14856 | 7429 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 185 | 185 | 186 | 186 | 195 | 195 | 60 | 185 | 48 | 311 | 258 | 185 | 146 | 91 | 6 | 311 | 508 | 187 | 187 | 333 | 438 |
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Information about the Esmoriz Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Esmoriz provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Esmoriz can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Esmoriz 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 (Esmoriz) 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 Esmoriz 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Beira? If you are looking for accommodation near Esmoriz, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Beira, consider staying in Feira which is 11 km (7 miles) away. Other places in and around Beira where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Ovar which is 13 km (8 miles) away, Santo Joao da Madeira, Vilar de Andorinho and Canidelo.










