Viana do Castelo Surf Break

Lat Long: 41.69° N 8.85° W

Viana do Castelo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Viana do Castelo sea temperature is
15.8°C
2.6° 

Viana do Castelo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Viana do Castelo surf forecast from 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 25 Sep, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 14s period, NW swell with 2,390 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 11s period with NW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Viana do Castelo this week:

The surf forecast for Viana do Castelo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Viana do Castelo in the next 16 days are 2.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 02) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 25th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 11s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 25th Sep)7ft (2.1m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 26th Sep)8ft (2.4m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Viana do Castelo over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 23°C on Sat morning, min 14°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Wed morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sun night, fresh winds from the S by Tue night).

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NW
12
1.2
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1.1
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1.7
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2.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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768
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High Tide
2:45AM3.14m
2:57PM3.37m
3:17AM3.33m
3:31PM3.50m
3:51AM3.47m
4:05PM3.57m
4:25AM3.55m
4:42PM3.56m
5:02AM3.55m
5:20PM3.47m
5:42AM3.47m
6:03PM3.29m
Low Tide
8:34PM0.77m
8:44AM0.77m
9:06PM0.59m
9:18AM0.59m
9:39PM0.46m
9:53AM0.47m
10:13PM0.39m
10:30AM0.42m
10:48PM0.40m
11:08AM0.46m
11:26PM0.50m
11:50AM0.59m
00:08AM0.68m
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Information about the Viana do Castelo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Viana do Castelo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Viana do Castelo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Viana do Castelo 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 (Viana do Castelo) 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 Viana do Castelo 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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