Povoa do Varzim Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Douro and Minho, Portugal)

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Povoa do Varzim Surf Guide

Povoa do Varzim in North Portugal is an exposed beach and reef break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the east. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the west. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Best around high tide. Take care of rocks / crowds.

Povoa do Varzim Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach and reef	2	fairly consistent	61°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Povoa do Varzim:

The best conditions reported for surf at Povoa do Varzim occur when a West swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the East.

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What's the best time of year to surf Povoa do Varzim (for consistent clean waves)?

decemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Povoa do Varzim with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 45% of the time in December while 53% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 2% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

45%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

53%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Povoa do Varzim Location Map

Interactive Povoa do Varzim surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Povoa do Varzim is Porto Airport (OPO) in Acores, 16 km (10 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Povoa do Varzim is Vila Real Airport (VRL), also in Acores, 88 km (55 miles) away.

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Povoa do Varzim Surf Forecasts:

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12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Saturday, 5 July 2025, 22:17 Local Time

m, °C	Sat	Sunday 06
ft, °F	10PM	1AM	4AM	7AM
Wave (ft)	NNW	NNW	NNW	NNW
Period (s)	8	8	8	8
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross	cross	cross	cross

Tides at Povoa do Varzim

Current tide and informaton

For Povoa de Varzim, 1 miles from Povoa do Varzim.

Next High Water: 12:12am | 7ft

Next Low Water: 06:23am | 3ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Povoa do Varzim Sea Temperature

Sunny with pleasantly warm air temperatures (feels like 23.0 °C) at Povoa do Varzim, yet the sea remains several degrees colder than the air. Most surfers will need a spring wetsuit though a summer suit or even a shorty may suffice for a short session.

Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 61°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite