Surf Forecasts:
Esposende surf forecast from 13 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 8s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 14s period, NW swell with 3,094 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 12s period with NW 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 Monday (Sep 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 14th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Wed 16th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 18th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Esposende over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey, it's Rusty. Let's talk about Esposende. This is a river mouth break that sees a fair bit of swell, but it needs the right wind to be any good.
Right now, it's a total dud. Sunday the 13th has some 5ft NW swell, but the cross-on wind makes it a no-go. Monday the 14th morning, though, is a small window of opportunity. It's glassy flat calm, with a clean 3ft NW swell. The water temp is 61°, which is 5° colder than normal, so you'll want a thick suit. That afternoon, the wind turns and it's messy again.
Tuesday the 15th is a washout, with a fresh 35 km/h cross-on wind making a lumpy mess of the 5ft NW swell. Wednesday the 16th afternoon has a big 10ft NW swell with a short 8-second period. The combined energy is strong at 1008, but the wind is howling cross-shore and it's just too big for this river break. Experts only, if anyone.
The real highlights start on Thursday the 17th morning. Clean conditions, a 7ft NW swell with a 10-second period, and a light cross-off breeze. Energy is 773. Friday the 18th morning is the same story: 6ft from the NW, clean, light wind. Energy is 741. Both are excellent sessions.
The absolute best, the one you wait for, is Saturday the 19th morning. This is the standout. We've got a clean 7ft NW groundswell with a long 13-second period, and a light offshore breeze. The combined energy is a massive 1522. That's power, shape, and clean conditions at a river mouth. It's calling for excellent conditions for experienced surfers. It can get crowded here, so expect company.
After that, Sunday the 20th morning has a clean 5ft NW swell, and Monday the 21st morning has another excellent window with a 6ft NW swell and long 13-second period. Tuesday the 22nd morning is glassy with a 5ft NW swell – perfect.
The second week, from the 23rd, fades away. Small, ordinary surf. A small clean window on Saturday the 26th morning with a 3ft W swell, and another on Monday the 28th with a 4ft WNW swell and offshore wind, but it's small.
So, to sum it up: the first week has some crackers. The king is Saturday the 19th morning. Thursday the 17th and Friday the 18th mornings are also prime. The second week is flat and quiet. Go get it when the timing's right.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Tue afternoon). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 16°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NNE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | ||||||||||||||
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) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NW 9 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 488 | 337 | 198 | 108 | 92 | 53 | 181 | 730 | 555 | 1001 | 1107 | 773 | 978 | 732 | 503 | 1232 | 2708 | 1514 | 1086 | 723 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | off |
High Tide | 5:06PM3.11m | 5:25AM2.93m | 5:41PM2.92m | 5:58AM2.80m | 6:16PM2.69m | 6:32AM2.62m | 6:53PM2.43m | 7:10AM2.42m | 7:35PM2.19m | 7:57AM2.22m | 8:34PM1.98m | 9:10AM2.06m | 10:09PM1.86m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:15PM0.10m | 11:28AM0.17m | 11:47PM0.28m | 12:04PM0.35m | 00:19AM0.49m | 12:41PM0.56m | 00:54AM0.72m | 1:22PM0.79m | 1:34AM0.95m | 2:17PM1.01m | 2:33AM1.14m | 3:43PM1.16m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:13 | — | — | 7:15 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:16 | — | — | 7:18 | — | — |
 | 7:49 | — | — | 7:46 | — | — | 7:45 | — | — | 7:43 | — | — | 7:42 | — | — | 7:39 | — | — | 7:37 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 19 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 21 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 8 | WNW 11 | — | WNW 10 | NW 13 | S 13 | NW 10 | — | S 16 | NW 9 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 488 | 337 | 198 | 108 | 92 | 53 | 105 | — | 154 | 7 | 3 | 773 | — | 5 | 503 | 1232 | 2708 | 1514 | 1086 | 723 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | W 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 8 | NW 9 | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 6 | 68 | 64 | 88 | 51 | 49 | 40 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 12 | NNW 4 | — | W 13 | WNW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 3 | 2 | — | 3 | 27 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | — | NW 10 | NNW 9 | NNW 7 | NW 9 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | 181 | 730 | 555 | 1001 | 1107 | — | 978 | 732 | 228 | 491 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 118 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 18 | 18 | 444 | 311 | 321 | 148 | 118 | 0 | 138 | 25 | 0 | 118 | 0 | 0 | 118 | 0 |
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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).
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