Praia da Tocha Surf Break

Lat Long: 40.33° N 8.84° W

Praia da Tocha Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Praia da Tocha sea temperature is
16.3°C
1.6° 

Praia da Tocha surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Praia da Tocha surf forecast from 24 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 12PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 13s period, NW swell with onshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 28 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, WNW swell with 3,065 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 13s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia da Tocha this week:

The surf forecast for Praia da Tocha over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Tocha in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 28) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 25th Oct)6.5ft (2.0m) 13s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 25th Oct)7ft (2.1m) 13s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 28th Oct)10ft (3.0m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia da Tocha over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Tue morning, min 13°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Tue afternoon, min 14°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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NW
11
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13
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13
2.1
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2.5
NW
12
2.3
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13
2.1
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1.8
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2.5
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1.1
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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1319
1299
1352
1991
1736
1220
780
2349
3028
2359
2986
2598
964
846
713
375
208
275
614
Wind (km/h)
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NNW
5
ESE
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NW
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NE
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15
WNW
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SSE
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NW
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High Tide
2:36AM2.87m
2:51PM3.01m
3:13AM3.01m
3:30PM3.08m
3:51AM3.09m
4:11PM3.07m
4:31AM3.09m
4:55PM2.97m
5:15AM3.02m
5:43PM2.80m
6:03AM2.89m
6:37PM2.58m
Low Tide
8:25PM0.16m
8:40AM0.19m
9:01PM0.05m
9:19AM0.06m
9:38PM0.01m
9:59AM0.00m
10:18PM0.05m
10:42AM0.02m
10:59PM0.16m
11:28AM0.13m
11:45PM0.33m
12:21PM0.30m
00:37AM0.54m
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Information about the Praia da Tocha Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia da Tocha 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 Tocha can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia da Tocha 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 Tocha) 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 Tocha 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 Tocha is 20 km (12 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.

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