Esposende surf break

Esposende surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 12 May 2026 WEST
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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
16.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (May 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Esposende in the next 16 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 12th May)2ft (0.6m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 15th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed morning, strong winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Fri morning, min 9°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Fri afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sun night).

Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
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
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
2
3
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.7
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
6
2.4
NNW
6
2.5
NNW
7
1.9
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
8
2.4
NNW
9
1.5
NW
9
1.4
NW
9
1.2
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.8
WNW
11
1.1
WNW
13
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
99
61
39
71
68
227
220
437
549
799
853
950
365
314
201
107
143
427
746
625
382
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
WSW
5
ENE
0
SW
20
NW
15
N
20
N
40
NNW
25
N
25
NNW
35
NNW
20
N
15
N
30
NW
15
NNE
10
NNW
25
NW
10
N
5
NW
20
NW
10
N
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
12:15PM2.32m
00:29AM2.56m
1:05PM2.54m
1:19AM2.75m
1:50PM2.77m
2:07AM2.92m
2:34PM2.96m
2:54AM3.03m
3:18PM3.10m
3:42AM3.08m
4:03PM3.17m
4:31AM3.04m
4:51PM3.17m
Low Tide
6:16PM0.76m
6:49AM0.47m
7:07PM0.55m
7:35AM0.28m
7:55PM0.33m
8:20AM0.13m
8:42PM0.14m
9:04AM0.05m
9:29PM0.01m
9:49AM0.03m
10:17PM-0.04m
10:35AM0.09m
11:06PM-0.01m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
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
16
15
15
15
14
17
16
13
16
15
14
16
15
13
15
15
13
14
15
13
14
14
15
15
12
13
10
8
6
9
7
7
10
8
8
10
10
9
11
12
10
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
7
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.7
NNW
9
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.4
NW
14
0.2
WNW
10
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
S
12
1.5
NW
9
0.1
W
15
1.2
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.8
WNW
11
1.3
NW
9
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
Energy kJ
63
38
26
71
16
8
50
10
7
7
7
3
365
4
201
107
143
300
746
625
382
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
NNW
9
0.7
NNW
8
0.6
NNW
8
0.6
SSW
6
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
12
0.5
WNW
15
1.1
WNW
13
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
Energy kJ
99
61
39
22
8
8
8
7
7
7
35
47
123
427
14
12
11
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
15
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
5
0.1
W
8
0.2
WNW
16
Energy kJ
10
10
10
8
2
3
2
1
1
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNW
9
1.7
NNW
6
1.7
NNW
6
2.4
NNW
6
2.5
NNW
7
1.9
NNW
11
2.5
NNW
8
2.4
NNW
9
1.4
NW
9
1
NW
7
Energy kJ
68
227
220
437
549
799
853
950
314
99
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
3
1
2
Distance (km)
38
169
0
0
169
1
809
118
487
338
222
118
20
118
0
18
118
1
0
118
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
6
8
9
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
6
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
4
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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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