Esposende surf break

Esposende surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 05 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
16.7° C
(Which is 1.7°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore 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 Monday (May 11) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 6th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 11th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 11th May)10ft (3.0m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, calm by Thu morning).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSW on Fri night, light winds from the SSE by Sun night).

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
3
2
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
1.6
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NNW
6
1
NW
6
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
7
0.6
NNW
8
0.4
WNW
14
0.6
NNW
14
1.6
SSW
8
1.5
SSW
8
2.3
SSW
9
1.6
SSW
8
1.1
NW
12
2.1
NW
11
2.3
NW
10
2.5
NW
9
2.4
NNW
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
277
351
467
238
210
155
78
126
75
42
62
121
310
256
864
307
319
954
1060
1154
929
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
20
NW
15
N
5
NNW
25
NW
10
NNE
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
25
S
20
S
25
SSE
35
SSW
35
S
30
S
25
SSE
20
SSW
10
E
20
NNW
35
NNW
20
N
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
5:53PM2.63m
6:16AM2.35m
6:32PM2.49m
6:58AM2.20m
7:18PM2.36m
7:48AM2.08m
8:14PM2.26m
8:54AM2.00m
9:22PM2.22m
10:09AM2.02m
10:32PM2.26m
11:18AM2.14m
11:34PM2.39m
Low Tide
11:37AM0.60m
00:07AM0.60m
12:13PM0.73m
00:49AM0.75m
12:55PM0.86m
1:38AM0.88m
1:45PM0.97m
2:40AM0.97m
2:50PM1.04m
3:53AM0.96m
4:06PM1.03m
5:02AM0.85m
5:17PM0.93m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
light rain
rain showers
cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
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6:26
6:26
6:24
6:24
6:22
6:20
6:20
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8:36
8:37
8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:43
1
2
1
12
7
5
9
2
2
2
Temp °C
14
15
13
15
15
14
14
15
14
16
17
14
14
15
14
16
16
14
16
16
13
12
11
9
10
10
11
13
12
11
10
13
10
8
9
9
11
12
13
9
8
7
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
NW
8
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
WSW
8
1.4
NW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.3
NW
10
1
NW
6
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
7
0.6
NNW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.9
SSW
5
1.6
SSW
8
0.7
NW
11
2.3
SSW
9
1.6
SSW
8
1.1
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
277
7
6
238
6
16
78
126
75
42
31
46
310
123
864
307
138
37
12
5
12
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
6
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.6
W
13
0.8
WNW
12
0.6
W
12
0.7
NNW
11
0.7
NNW
10
1.1
NW
12
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
19
0.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
1
6
5
6
31
1
5
42
62
121
192
99
109
86
319
4
15
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
9
0.1
S
16
0.2
W
8
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
16
0.6
NNW
14
0.8
NNW
12
0.5
WNW
9
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
W
11
0.5
W
10
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
2
5
5
4
1
1
10
121
184
42
123
83
52
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
NW
9
1.9
NW
8
1.4
NW
8
1.4
NNW
6
0.5
NW
6
0.6
S
3
0.9
SSW
5
1.5
SSW
8
0.4
ESE
4
0.3
N
2
2.1
NW
11
2.3
NW
10
2.5
NW
9
2.4
NNW
9
Energy kJ
351
467
210
155
19
7
30
256
5
1
954
1060
1154
929
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
1
1
Distance (km)
0
261
118
13
321
0
0
122
69
197
96
124
186
197
188
132
122
0
96
821
118
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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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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