Surf Forecasts:
Esposende surf forecast from 21 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 27 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, NW swell with 703 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 7s period with W swell.
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 Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Esposende in the next 16 days are 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 27) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 27th Jul) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Esposende over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at what’s coming down the line for Esposende.
To be honest, we’re looking at a pretty lackluster stretch ahead. The first week and a half is a write-off for any decent surf. From Tuesday the 21st right through to Friday the 25th morning, the swell is tiny and the wind is mostly cross or onshore, keeping things messy. You’re looking at waves under 2 ft with poor conditions and scores that don’t even register. There’s simply nothing to get excited about.
The first real glimmer of hope arrives on Saturday the 25th morning. Conditions turn glassy with a light WSW wind, and the swell bumps up to 4 ft from the west, with a period of 7 seconds. The combined energy is still weak (141), but it’s the cleanest surf we’ll have seen. This is a beginner-friendly wave, but it’s a brief window. By the afternoon, the wind swings WNW and picks up to 15 mph, turning it choppy and bumping the swell to 5 ft.
Sunday the 26th is a mess with a strong cross-onshore wind, and the swell is short-period and poor. The real standout of the whole outlook – and it’s a long way off – is Monday the 27th morning. The swell builds to 6 ft from the northwest with a period of 10 seconds, and the wind is a light north cross-shore at 3 mph. The combined energy jumps to a strong 587, meaning there’s proper power in the water. The waves are marginal with tide issues, but given the wind and size, this is the best bet on offer. For a river break, this NW groundswell is a good direction, but at 6 ft it’s getting a bit too big for beginners. The rest of that week stays marginal at best, with small waves and onshore winds again.
The second week from the 30th onward is a total drought. From Wednesday the 30th through to Wednesday the 5th of August, the swell is tiny, mostly under 3 ft, with poor conditions and cross-onshore winds. There’s nothing to chase.
So, the one true standout is Monday the 27th morning. It’s not perfect, but it’s the only window with decent size, clean wind, and reasonable energy. For the rest of it, you’re better off waiting for the next forecast update.
- Rusty
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 22°C on Sun morning, min 16°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the NW by Sun afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | SW 4 | W 7 | W 7 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NNW 9 |
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 kJ | 20 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 17 | 14 | 110 | 135 | 280 | 542 | 150 | 183 | 302 | 535 | 481 | 680 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:54AM2.34m | 9:16PM2.33m | 9:51AM2.23m | 10:19PM2.16m | 10:58AM2.17m | 11:33PM2.07m | 12:09PM2.19m | 00:44AM2.10m | 1:11PM2.29m | 1:42AM2.19m | 2:02PM2.42m | 2:28AM2.32m | 2:44PM2.57m | 3:07AM2.44m | |||||||
Low Tide | 2:57PM0.80m | 3:30AM0.84m | 4:01PM0.95m | 4:32AM0.97m | 5:17PM1.01m | 5:43AM1.02m | 6:32PM0.98m | 6:50AM0.97m | 7:32PM0.88m | 7:44AM0.87m | 8:20PM0.74m | 8:28AM0.73m | 9:00PM0.60m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — |
 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | 8:59 | — | — | 8:58 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 20 | 19 | 26 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | W 7 | W 7 | S 12 | NW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 10 | — | NNW 9 |
| kJ | 18 | 18 | 23 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 10 | 21 | 17 | 9 | 110 | 135 | 3 | 284 | 17 | 16 | 34 | 535 | — | 680 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | W 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | N 6 | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | NW 10 | — | — |
| kJ | 20 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 3 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 52 | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 7 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | S 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NNW 8 | SW 4 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 10 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 4 | — | — | WNW 8 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | — | NW 9 | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 14 | — | — | 280 | 542 | 150 | 183 | 302 | — | 481 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 20 | 200 | 1 | 101 | 165 | 120 | 120 | 165 | 186 | 1182 | 124 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 197 | 398 | 265 | 1 | 1 | 270 | 0 |
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