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Esposende surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 24 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Esposende surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Esposende sea temperature is
15.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Esposende this week:
The surf forecast for Esposende over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Esposende in the next 16 days are 1.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) 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 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 24th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 25th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 25th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Esposende over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 18°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | |
235 | 173 | 143 | 316 | 892 | 838 | 655 | 644 | 408 | 308 | 190 | 190 | 176 | 125 | 75 | 82 | 127 | 103 | 761 | 438 | 245 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 10:38AM2.25m | 10:58PM2.50m | 11:43AM2.30m | 00:01AM2.49m | 12:38PM2.39m | 00:54AM2.50m | 1:24PM2.49m | 1:41AM2.53m | 2:04PM2.59m | 2:22AM2.56m | 2:41PM2.67m | 3:00AM2.58m | 3:16PM2.73m | 3:37AM2.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:22AM0.64m | 4:37PM0.83m | 5:28AM0.65m | 5:45PM0.80m | 6:24AM0.62m | 6:43PM0.72m | 7:10AM0.58m | 7:31PM0.64m | 7:50AM0.55m | 8:13PM0.56m | 8:27AM0.52m | 8:51PM0.49m | 9:02AM0.50m | 9:27PM0.44m | |||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:54 | — | — | 8:55 | — | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 |
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Temp °C | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 |
19 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 12 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 11 | W 10 | W 9 | SSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
 kJ | 235 | 173 | 143 | 205 | 892 | 838 | 655 | 644 | 408 | 308 | 190 | 190 | 176 | 125 | 75 | 82 | 127 | 103 | 24 | 438 | 245 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 4 | SW 3 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 7 | 7 | 27 | 316 | 6 | 6 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 41 | 29 | 12 | 24 | 8 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | N 7 | SW 13 | N 6 | SW 12 | SW 19 | — | — | SW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 5 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 15 | — | — | W 15 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 6 | 15 | — | — | 6 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 23 | 25 | 37 | 34 | 42 | — | — | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 2 | N 4 | S 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | NW 3 | WNW 12 | NW 5 | NW 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | 761 | 69 | 95 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0 | 20 | 118 | 0 | 20 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 1 | 0 | 32 | 0 | 32 | 118 | 1 | 151 | 118 |
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Information about the Esposende Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Esposende provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Esposende can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Esposende 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 (Esposende) 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 Esposende 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.
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