Foz do Arelho surfForecast / Peniche / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 02 Apr 2026 WEST
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Foz do Arelho surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Foz do Arelho sea temperature is
14.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Foz do Arelho this week:

The surf forecast for Foz do Arelho over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 04) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Foz do Arelho in the next 16 days are 5.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 4th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 4th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 7th Apr)16ft (5.0m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Foz do Arelho over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NE on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NW by Tue afternoon).

Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
4
2
3
3
1
4
4
3
2
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
NW
1.8
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.7
NNW
1.5
NNW
1
NW
1.2
NW
2
NW
2.1
NW
2
NW
2.2
NW
2.5
NW
2.3
NW
2.1
NW
1.9
NW
1.5
NW
4
WNW
5
WNW
4.5
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
NW
Period(s) (?)13988710131212121514131313121817161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8644904023392181925251188122011482027253418061352117361411340146391137286955995
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
20
N
25
N
15
N
15
NNE
15
N
10
NE
15
SE
15
W
10
NE
5
NE
15
N
5
ENE
20
ESE
25
SSW
20
SW
30
NW
30
NW
35
NNW
25
NNW
25
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossononcross-
on
onon
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:39AM
2.96
3:58PM
2.85
4:12AM
2.91
4:29PM
2.84
4:44AM
2.81
4:59PM
2.78
5:16AM
2.67
5:29PM
2.67
5:48AM
2.49
6:02PM
2.52
6:23AM
2.29
6:38PM
2.35
7:02AM
2.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:49AM
0.10
10:00PM
0.15
10:18AM
0.15
10:32PM
0.19
10:47AM
0.25
11:04PM
0.28
11:17AM
0.38
11:37PM
0.41
11:47AM
0.55
12:12AM
0.58
12:20PM
0.73
12:51AM
0.77
1:00PM
0.91
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise-7:20--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--7:11-
Sunset--8:00--8:01--8:02--8:04--8:05--8:06--8:07
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C131313121515172221161819192323151313121213
Feels °C (?)998812111520181415151718181266368
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Information about the Foz do Arelho Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Foz do Arelho provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Foz do Arelho can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Foz do Arelho 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 (Foz do Arelho) 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 Foz do Arelho 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.

Foz do Arelho is 9 km (6 miles) from Caldad da Rainha. If you plan a holiday in Peniche, look for hotels and other accommodation in Caldad da Rainha. Caldad da Rainha has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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