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Kings Rock surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 WEST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Kings Rock this week:
The surf forecast for Kings Rock over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Kings Rock in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.1m 9s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Thu 18th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sun 21st Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Kings Rock over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 11°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Mon afternoon, light winds from the ENE by Tue night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 5 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 805 | 597 | 388 | 307 | 288 | 203 | 190 | 259 | 226 | 173 | 250 | 808 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 86 | 29 | 40 | 33 | 28 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | off | cross | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:52PM 3.03 | 2:23AM 2.97 | 2:34PM 3.19 | 3:00AM 3.11 | 3:09PM 3.31 | 3:31AM 3.21 | 3:40PM 3.37 | 4:00AM 3.27 | 4:09PM 3.39 | 4:28AM 3.30 | 4:37PM 3.36 | 4:54AM 3.28 | 5:05PM 3.28 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:09PM 0.92 | 8:21AM 1.00 | 8:47PM 0.77 | 8:56AM 0.86 | 9:19PM 0.67 | 9:28AM 0.76 | 9:47PM 0.61 | 9:57AM 0.71 | 10:15PM 0.60 | 10:25AM 0.69 | 10:41PM 0.63 | 10:53AM 0.72 | 11:08PM 0.71 | ||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:18 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:20 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:22 | - | - | 7:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:39 | - | - | 7:38 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 16 | 22 | 23 | 20 |
| Feels °C (?) | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 12 | 20 | 20 | 16 |
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Information about the Kings Rock Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Kings Rock provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Kings Rock can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Kings Rock 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 (Kings Rock) 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 Kings Rock 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.
Kings Rock is 5 km (3 miles) from Viana do Castelo. If you plan a holiday in Douro and Minho, look for hotels and other accommodation in Viana do Castelo. Viana do Castelo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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