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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Povoa do Varzim this week:
The surf forecast for Povoa do Varzim over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Povoa do Varzim in the next 12 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 27th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Povoa do Varzim over the next 12 days.
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 4 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 24 | 80 | 253 | 617 | 459 | 2376 | 2731 | 1600 | 1090 | 761 | 666 | 141 | 132 | 103 | 204 | 392 | 576 | 561 | 1980 | 2233 | 2096 | 1788 | 1150 | 304 | 167 | 299 | 598 | 564 | 349 | 255 | 225 | 235 | 257 | 235 | 496 | 200 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | off | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | off | cross- off | on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:39PM 2.85 | 4:56AM 2.74 | 5:11PM 2.80 | 5:30AM 2.63 | 5:46PM 2.71 | 6:08AM 2.50 | 6:27PM 2.59 | 6:54AM 2.35 | 7:18PM 2.47 | 7:55AM 2.21 | 8:24PM 2.37 | 9:14AM 2.13 | 9:46PM 2.37 | 10:41AM 2.18 | 11:06PM 2.48 | 11:55AM 2.34 | 12:13AM 2.67 | 12:54PM 2.57 | 1:09AM 2.88 | 1:44PM 2.79 | 2:00AM 3.05 | 2:30PM 2.98 | 2:47AM 3.14 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:47PM 0.31 | 10:59AM 0.37 | 11:21PM 0.38 | 11:32AM 0.48 | 11:58PM 0.49 | 12:10PM 0.60 | 12:43AM 0.62 | 12:56PM 0.74 | 1:39AM 0.75 | 1:56PM 0.87 | 2:53AM 0.82 | 3:15PM 0.94 | 4:20AM 0.77 | 4:41PM 0.89 | 5:38AM 0.60 | 5:55PM 0.72 | 6:39AM 0.38 | 6:55PM 0.49 | 7:30AM 0.17 | 7:47PM 0.27 | 8:16AM 0.03 | 8:35PM 0.10 | 9:00AM -0.04 | |||||||||||||
Thu 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tue 07 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:33 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 |
| Sunset | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - | - | 8:28 | - | - | 8:29 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:30 | - | - | 8:32 | - | - | 8:34 | - | - | 8:35 | - | - | 8:36 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - | 8:37 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 15 | 4 | - | 3 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 14 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 9 | 9 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 12 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the WSW on Fri afternoon, calm by Sat night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Mon night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon afternoon, min 8°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Sat morning, min 9°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Wed afternoon, light winds from the NE by Fri morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, calm by Mon night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Povoa do Varzim Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Povoa do Varzim provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Povoa do Varzim can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Povoa do Varzim 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 (Povoa do Varzim) 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 Povoa do Varzim 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.
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