Leca surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 01 Jun 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
17.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Leca surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 13s period, WNW swell with 1,876 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 5 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 12s period with WNW swell.

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 Friday (Jun 05) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 12s 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 2.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 5th Jun)7ft (2.2m) 12s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 4th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NW on Tue afternoon, light winds from the WNW by Wed night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Sat morning, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri night).

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
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
1
2
1
0
0
0
1
3
3
2
1
0
1
1
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)
1.3
WNW
11
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.7
WNW
9
1.6
WNW
9
1.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
13
1.6
W
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
2.3
WNW
13
2.4
WNW
12
2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.6
W
11
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.8
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
359
198
196
86
415
502
995
761
579
668
1677
1676
1197
1000
531
443
584
990
668
745
687
Wind (km/h)
20
NNW
25
NW
15
NNW
25
NNW
35
NW
25
NNW
10
NW
15
WNW
20
NNW
20
NNW
35
NW
25
N
10
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
5
NW
20
NW
20
NNW
10
NNW
30
NNW
10
N
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
4:14PM2.76m
4:48AM2.51m
5:07PM2.72m
5:46AM2.49m
6:03PM2.73m
6:43AM2.53m
6:57PM2.78m
7:36AM2.61m
7:48PM2.87m
8:23AM2.73m
8:35PM2.99m
9:08AM2.86m
9:20PM3.12m
Low Tide
10:30PM1.38m
10:34AM1.47m
11:27PM1.40m
11:32AM1.50m
00:26AM1.37m
12:31PM1.47m
1:21AM1.30m
1:27PM1.39m
2:10AM1.18m
2:19PM1.28m
2:56AM1.05m
3:06PM1.14m
3:39AM0.90m
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
9:00
9:00
9:01
9:02
9:02
9:04
9:04
Temp °C
17
18
17
16
16
15
17
17
17
16
16
15
15
15
15
17
17
16
17
17
18
12
14
16
12
10
10
15
16
17
12
10
8
12
12
12
13
13
13
16
13
17
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
WNW
11
1
W
10
1
W
10
0.7
WNW
9
0.1
W
17
1.5
WNW
10
1.7
WNW
13
1.6
W
12
1.5
WNW
12
1.7
WNW
11
0.1
W
13
2.4
WNW
12
2
WNW
12
1.9
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.4
WNW
10
1.6
W
11
2.1
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
Energy kJ
359
198
196
86
6
502
995
761
579
668
3
1676
1197
1000
531
443
584
990
668
503
687
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
13
0.1
W
13
0.3
WNW
11
0.1
W
16
0.8
W
14
0.1
W
15
Energy kJ
7
3
24
5
253
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NW
6
0.9
NW
4
0.8
WNW
5
1.6
WNW
9
2.3
WNW
13
1.8
WNW
11
1.6
NW
7
Energy kJ
52
34
32
415
1677
745
269
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
3
4
4
2
3
Distance (km)
238
234
238
499
156
161
161
234
71
499
156
156
13
55
36
13
177
38
57
177
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
3
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
4
3
2
2
3
4
4
3
3
1
4
4
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
6
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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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