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:
Beach and reef	3.8
Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
fairly consistent	18.4°C*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.

Surf Forecasts:

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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).

Povoa do Varzim Surf Forecasts:

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7 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 27 September 2020, 16:43 Local Time

m, °C	Sunday 27			Mon
ft, °F	4PM	7PM	10PM	1AM
Wave (m)	NW	WNW	WNW	NW
Period (s)	10	13	12	12
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	cross	cross	cross- off

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Tides at Povoa do Varzim

Current tide and informaton

For Povoa de Varzim, 1.0 km from Povoa do Varzim.

Next High Water: 01:41am | 2.38m

Next Low Water: 07:29pm | 0.61m

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
high tide
low tide

Povoa do Varzim Sea Temperature

The water temperature (18.4 °C) at Povoa do Varzim is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 17.0 °C.

Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 18.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite