Leca surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 13 May 2026 WEST
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Leca surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Leca sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Leca this week:

The surf forecast for Leca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leca in the next 16 days are 2.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 13th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 18th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 13s
Most Powerful10PM (Thu 14th May)7ft (2.1m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Leca over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 16°C on Wed afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, strong winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri night, min 10°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Fri night, calm by Sun morning).

Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.8
NW
6
1
NW
7
1.8
NW
6
1.6
NW
8
1.3
NW
11
1.8
NW
7
1.6
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
0.9
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.9
NW
8
0.9
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
23
21
51
91
247
291
371
267
402
188
179
105
65
94
261
454
336
183
258
235
363
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
20
NW
5
NE
15
N
45
NNW
35
N
25
NNW
45
NNW
25
N
15
N
35
NW
15
NNW
5
N
30
NW
15
N
5
WNW
15
W
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
W
10
NNE
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
High Tide
12:16PM3.30m
00:32AM3.41m
1:00PM3.28m
1:20AM3.31m
1:48PM3.21m
2:13AM3.17m
2:43PM3.14m
3:15AM3.02m
3:47PM3.07m
4:27AM2.91m
4:58PM3.05m
5:44AM2.87m
6:10PM3.09m
Low Tide
6:05AM0.58m
6:20PM0.70m
6:47AM0.63m
7:06PM0.75m
7:33AM0.72m
7:57PM0.83m
8:24AM0.86m
8:56PM0.92m
9:22AM1.01m
10:04PM1.00m
10:30AM1.12m
11:20PM1.01m
11:45AM1.17m
00:37AM0.95m
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:43
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:49
Temp °C
15
16
14
16
15
15
16
15
15
14
15
14
14
14
14
14
15
14
17
18
17
15
13
11
8
6
7
10
6
7
8
8
10
13
8
9
11
12
13
16
16
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.8
NW
6
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
13
0.6
NW
12
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
1.1
NW
9
0.1
W
16
0.9
NW
8
0.7
NW
8
0.4
WNW
11
0.9
WNW
14
1.2
WNW
13
1.1
WNW
12
0.9
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.1
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
Energy kJ
20
16
51
1
7
112
3
3
188
5
105
65
39
261
454
336
183
258
235
363
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.4
SW
6
0.1
NW
14
0.1
SW
5
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
15
0.8
WNW
10
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
13
Energy kJ
23
21
8
8
1
7
3
14
28
74
117
6
5
4
16
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
W
8
0.1
NW
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
8
8
8
7
1
10
5
5
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
2
1
NW
7
1.8
NW
6
1.6
NW
8
1.3
NW
11
1.8
NW
7
1.6
NW
9
1.1
NW
9
0.9
NW
8
0.7
NW
5
Energy kJ
1
91
247
291
371
267
402
179
94
28
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
208
0
13
156
745
810
177
156
13
156
38
0
156
13
13
171
0
0
161
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
4
3
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
9
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the Leca Surf forecast

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

Leca is 1 km (1 miles) from Matosinhos. If you plan a holiday in Douro and Minho, look for hotels and other accommodation in Matosinhos. Matosinhos has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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