Surf Forecasts:
Esposende surf forecast from 18 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period, NNW swell with 90 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 6s period with NNW 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 Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Esposende in the next 16 days are 1.2m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. 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 (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 19th Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Esposende over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. I’ve been staring at the local charts, and the 16-day outlook is a bit of a tale of two halves. We’ve got a long, quiet stretch to start, then a burst of power that gets a bit wild before a few cleaner windows.
The weather’s been all over the place, and for the first week and change, it’s flat and messy. The waves are tiny and the winds are all wrong. Not much to talk about.
The first time we see any real size is on Saturday, July 26th. At Esposende (river), the swell picks up to about 5ft from the NNW, but the wind is screaming out of the same direction at 25 km/h, creating a rough cross-chop. The combined energy is moderate (204 units), but with a short period and messy winds, this is a day for the kite boarders, not the surfers.
Sunday, July 27th is similar – a bigger swell, roughly 7ft from the NNW, but even stronger wind at 40 km/h from the NW. The ocean will be blown out. The energy is stronger at 514 (units), but the conditions are just too ragged.
Now, Tuesday morning, July 28th, that’s when we get a proper window. Still a solid 7ft swell from the NNW, but the wind turns offshore from the NNE at a light 6 mph. Clean conditions. The combined energy is strong at 467 (units). This is the standout. The size is for experienced surfers, but with that offshore wind, Esposende should have some clean, powerful walls. Get there early.
Wednesday morning, July 29th looks promising but tricky. The swell is a solid 8ft from the NNW with a longer period of 11 seconds, so the energy jumps to a powerful 1498 (units). The wind is light from the SSW. At 8ft, this is expert territory, and the direction isn’t perfect for the river. It's a morning for the brave.
The end of July looks messy until Friday, July 31st. That morning, the swell is still around 7ft from the NNW, but the wind is dead calm – glassy as glass. The energy is still solid at 425 (units). This is another excellent chance for a clean session if you can get out before the afternoon wind.
The run finishes on Saturday, August 1st with a clean morning. The wind is offshore from the east at 6 mph, and the swell drops to a friendlier 5ft from the NNW. Combined energy is moderate at 209 (units). Offshore winds and manageable size – a fun, clean way to end the forecast.
So, the verdict: A long wait, some rough and rowdy days in between. Your best bets are the Tuesday morning of the 28th of July and the glassy Friday morning of the 31st of July. The morning of the 29th is for experts only. The long-range forecast can always shift, so keep checking in.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 17°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Fri 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | ||||||||||||||
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 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | W 9 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 90 | 23 | 14 | 42 | 29 | 56 | 37 | 20 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 22 | 20 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy |
High Tide | 6:04PM3.21m | 6:32AM2.77m | 6:49PM3.04m | 7:17AM2.63m | 7:35PM2.82m | 8:04AM2.48m | 8:23PM2.57m | 8:54AM2.34m | 9:16PM2.33m | 9:51AM2.23m | 10:19PM2.16m | 10:58AM2.17m | 11:33PM2.07m | |||||||
Low Tide | 00:23AM0.06m | 12:30PM0.26m | 1:07AM0.23m | 1:15PM0.42m | 1:52AM0.44m | 2:03PM0.61m | 2:38AM0.65m | 2:57PM0.80m | 3:30AM0.84m | 4:01PM0.95m | 4:32AM0.97m | 5:17PM1.01m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — |
 | — | 9:06 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:05 | — | — | 9:04 | — | — | 9:02 | — | — | 9:01 | — | — | 9:01 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 20 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 |
Feels °C | 18 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 20 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 4 | WNW 8 | NNW 6 | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 |
| kJ | 13 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 90 | 23 | 10 | 42 | 29 | 56 | 37 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 9 | 22 | 20 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WNW 8 | SW 5 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | W 9 | W 8 | NW 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | W 9 | W 9 |
| kJ | 2 | 1 | 13 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 10 | 23 | 20 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | N 11 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | W 8 | WNW 11 | W 7 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | — | SW 13 | NNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | — | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 2 | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 6 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | 7 | — | 10 | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1328 | 1182 | 738 | 1225 | 0 | 96 | 165 | 1 | 11 | 169 | 1 | 1 | 270 | 1 | 1 | 270 | 270 | 319 | 165 | 1 |
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