Leca surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 15 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
16.6° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Leca in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 16th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 9s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
1
1
0
2
4
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.7
NW
8
1.1
NW
9
1.3
NW
9
0.8
NW
5
0.6
NW
8
0.5
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
W
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
406
484
401
183
252
35
51
123
307
517
385
291
281
358
433
1229
1057
589
462
415
449
Wind (km/h)
30
NNW
35
NNW
25
N
15
N
35
NNW
20
NNW
5
NNW
20
NW
15
NNW
5
WSW
15
WSW
15
S
10
SSW
15
WNW
10
NNE
5
ENE
20
NNW
10
NW
5
SSW
15
NW
10
N
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
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
6:58AM2.91m
7:18PM3.19m
8:03AM3.01m
8:18PM3.31m
Low Tide
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
12:58PM1.13m
1:45AM0.83m
2:02PM1.04m
2:44AM0.71m
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:47
8:49
8:50
8:51
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
14
15
15
15
17
17
17
24
24
23
20
22
21
9
8
7
9
9
9
13
11
9
12
12
13
16
15
16
22
21
21
20
20
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
1.1
NW
9
0.1
W
16
0.5
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
WNW
15
0.9
WNW
13
1.3
WNW
12
1.2
WNW
12
1.1
WNW
11
1.2
WNW
10
1.4
WNW
10
1.5
WNW
10
1.9
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
13
1.4
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
12
1.3
WNW
11
1.4
W
11
Energy kJ
3
3
183
5
35
51
123
307
517
385
291
281
358
433
1229
1057
589
462
415
449
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
11
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
15
0.2
W
14
0.3
WNW
17
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
3
14
29
23
6
5
4
16
55
8
8
8
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
13
0.1
SW
16
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
1
25
5
7
10
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
NW
11
1.6
NW
10
1.7
NW
8
1.3
NW
9
0.8
NW
5
0.9
NW
8
1
NW
10
0.4
NW
4
Energy kJ
406
484
401
252
32
94
181
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
4
3
3
2
2
3
2
4
3
3
3
2
2
Distance (km)
458
156
156
13
156
38
28
156
38
0
238
1
58
156
0
0
163
22
9
156
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
4
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
4
3
2
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
5
4
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
6
9
9
8
7
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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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