Moledo surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 06 May 2026 WEST
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Moledo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Moledo sea temperature is
16.5° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Moledo this week:

The surf forecast for Moledo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Moledo in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1AM. 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+) 1AM (Thu 7th May)4ft (1.2m) 6s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 9th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 10th May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri afternoon, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 16°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
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
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
!
!
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
8
1.1
NW
8
1.2
NNW
6
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
13
1.7
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
8
3
SSW
9
2.3
SW
8
1.9
SW
7
1.6
SW
7
1.1
NNW
11
1.2
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
10
1.7
NNW
8
1.8
NNW
10
1.2
NNW
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
187
143
103
120
110
67
50
61
95
327
322
1599
649
394
244
297
311
290
339
609
316
Wind (km/h)
10
N
25
NNW
15
NNE
10
SSW
10
W
5
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
10
ENE
30
SSE
25
SSE
25
S
25
SSE
30
SSW
15
SSE
20
SSW
15
WNW
20
N
25
WNW
40
NW
25
NNW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross
cross
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:35PM2.54m
7:00AM2.25m
7:21PM2.41m
7:51AM2.12m
8:17PM2.30m
8:56AM2.04m
9:24PM2.26m
10:11AM2.06m
10:34PM2.30m
11:21AM2.18m
11:37PM2.43m
12:18PM2.37m
00:32AM2.61m
Low Tide
12:16PM0.74m
00:52AM0.76m
12:57PM0.87m
1:41AM0.90m
1:48PM0.99m
2:43AM0.98m
2:53PM1.06m
3:55AM0.98m
4:09PM1.05m
5:05AM0.87m
5:20PM0.95m
6:03AM0.69m
6:19PM0.77m
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clear
clear
light rain
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
light rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
heavy rain
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
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6:26
6:24
6:22
6:22
6:20
6:20
6:18
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8:37
8:38
8:39
8:40
8:43
8:44
8:45
1
2
3
5
13
5
6
18
8
3
4
5
2
4
Temp °C
16
15
14
16
16
13
16
17
15
16
15
14
14
15
14
15
15
13
12
13
12
12
10
11
14
14
12
12
16
13
12
11
10
10
10
10
12
12
9
6
5
6
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
NW
8
0.2
WSW
8
0.4
NW
10
0.9
NW
9
0.9
NW
9
0.7
NW
8
0.6
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.6
SW
4
0.8
WNW
12
0.8
NNW
11
0.7
WNW
11
0.6
W
11
0.7
NW
11
1
NNW
10
1.1
NNW
11
1.2
NNW
11
1.3
NNW
10
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
7
1.2
NNW
10
Energy kJ
187
6
26
120
110
67
50
31
16
164
145
121
83
119
229
297
311
290
11
7
316
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
8
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WSW
8
0.2
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
14
0.5
WNW
13
0.7
NNW
12
0.6
WNW
12
0.5
NNW
10
0.5
NNW
10
0.5
W
10
0.3
WNW
10
0.2
W
10
0.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
6
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
0.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
6
5
6
5
1
5
42
61
95
125
107
62
58
50
19
7
13
98
11
10
10
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
S
16
0.1
S
15
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
8
0.1
N
10
0.4
NW
13
0.3
WSW
10
0.6
WSW
9
0.1
S
15
0.1
SW
19
0.1
W
9
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
6
5
4
1
1
2
45
20
68
4
15
2
12
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NW
8
1.2
NNW
6
0.5
SSW
4
1.7
SSW
8
1.7
SSW
8
3
SSW
9
2.3
SW
8
1.9
SW
7
1.6
SW
7
1.5
SW
7
1.5
SW
6
1.7
NNW
8
1.8
NNW
10
1.3
NNW
6
Energy kJ
143
103
7
327
322
1599
649
394
244
195
177
339
609
111
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
2
1
3
1
3
4
4
1
Distance (km)
4
112
0
84
86
0
86
82
0
86
93
97
98
97
86
165
82
233
432
570
533
Best forecast wave conditions in Douro and Minho
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
4
4
4
4
3
1
4
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
9
5
9
9
5
9
9
8
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Information about the Moledo Surf forecast

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

Moledo is 17 km (11 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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