
Surf Forecasts:
Povoa do Varzim surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 7 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 7s period, NW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 7 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,682 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 3 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 6s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Povoa do Varzim this week:
The surf forecast for Povoa do Varzim over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Povoa do Varzim in the next 16 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 07) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 10ft (3.0m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 7th Sep) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Povoa do Varzim over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri night, min 19°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the S on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
138 | 129 | 108 | 49 | 59 | 54 | 90 | 96 | 99 | 145 | 355 | 457 | 263 | 187 | 277 | 805 | 689 | 1313 | 560 | 515 | 428 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 7:00PM2.67m | 7:25AM2.57m | 7:53PM2.45m | 8:25AM2.41m | 9:07PM2.25m | 9:48AM2.30m | 10:44PM2.16m | 11:24AM2.36m | 00:16AM2.27m | 12:43PM2.56m | 1:24AM2.47m | 1:42PM2.82m | 2:15AM2.68m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 12:45PM0.41m | 1:09AM0.50m | 1:35PM0.59m | 2:03AM0.71m | 2:43PM0.77m | 3:17AM0.89m | 4:17PM0.86m | 4:54AM0.94m | 5:57PM0.76m | 6:22AM0.80m | 7:11PM0.53m | 7:26AM0.58m | 8:05PM0.28m | ||||||||
7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | |
— | 8:07 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:04 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — | — | 7:57 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 22 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 |
Feels °C | 20 | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 16 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | SSW 16 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | NW 14 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | — | NW 12 |
138 | 24 | 108 | 49 | 59 | 54 | 90 | 96 | 99 | 145 | 355 | 457 | 263 | 187 | 277 | 805 | 689 | 557 | 231 | — | 120 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | W 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NW 12 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | SW 12 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 11 |
11 | 2 | 17 | 42 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 20 | 49 | 124 | 86 | 143 | 5 | 41 | — | — | — | — | — | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | — | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | NW 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 15 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | — | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
9 | — | 10 | 21 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 57 | 6 | 6 | 5 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 6 | NW 8 | — | — | NNW 6 | NNW 4 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 9 | NNW 10 | NNW 6 | NW 6 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NNW 7 |
55 | 129 | — | — | 21 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 168 | 251 | 112 | 253 | 1313 | 560 | 515 | 428 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 2 | 165 | 0 | 0 | 135 | 0 | 0 | 134 | 15 | 0 | 140 | 0 | 78 | 135 | 2 | 302 | 165 | 17 | 349 | 155 | 8 |
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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 16 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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