
Surf Forecasts:
Praia da Leirosa surf forecast from 19 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 14s period, WNW swell with 1,468 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 12s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia da Leirosa this week:
The surf forecast for Praia da Leirosa over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Leirosa in the next 16 days are 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 20th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Leirosa over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | ||||||||||||||
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 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 17 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
1127 | 785 | 655 | 515 | 384 | 196 | 511 | 391 | 309 | 298 | 556 | 892 | 969 | 734 | 563 | 414 | 314 | 258 | 173 | 798 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | off | cross-on | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 10:04PM1.83m | 10:46AM2.00m | 11:44PM1.90m | 12:08PM2.14m | 00:46AM2.06m | 1:01PM2.34m | 1:28AM2.26m | 1:40PM2.55m | 2:03AM2.46m | 2:14PM2.75m | 2:36AM2.65m | 2:47PM2.92m | 3:08AM2.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:04AM1.22m | 5:27PM1.11m | 5:45AM1.13m | 6:37PM0.95m | 6:45AM0.94m | 7:21PM0.74m | 7:26AM0.73m | 7:56PM0.52m | 8:02AM0.53m | 8:28PM0.32m | 8:35AM0.34m | 8:59PM0.15m | ||||||||
— | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:20 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:22 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | 7:24 | — | — | |
7:37 | — | — | 7:37 | — | — | 7:35 | — | — | 7:32 | — | — | 7:31 | — | — | 7:30 | — | — | 7:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 26 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 17 |
Feels °C | 22 | 23 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 19 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 17 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 17 |
1127 | 785 | 655 | 515 | 384 | 167 | 511 | 391 | 309 | 298 | 556 | 892 | 969 | 734 | 563 | 414 | 314 | 258 | 173 | 798 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NW 13 | — | — | NNW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 11 | NNW 6 | WNW 10 | NNW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | — | NW 16 | NW 14 | NNW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | 196 | — | — | 9 | 16 | 172 | 80 | 92 | 47 | 66 | 22 | — | 9 | 32 | 68 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 7 | — | — | — | W 20 | — | WNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 21 | NW 10 |
— | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — | — | 8 | — | 103 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 18 | 47 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 5 | — | NNW 6 | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 4 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 33 | — | 67 | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 157 | 8 | 0 | 182 | 0 | 0 | 280 | 8 | 0 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 157 | 45 | 0 | 13 | 8 | 13 | 157 | 13 |
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Information about the Praia da Leirosa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Praia da Leirosa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia da Leirosa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia da Leirosa 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 (Praia da Leirosa) 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 Praia da Leirosa 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.
Praia da Leirosa is 11 km (7 miles) from Figueira da Foz. If you plan a holiday in Beira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Figueira da Foz. Figueira da Foz has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










