Surf Forecasts:
Vila Nova de Milfontes surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 9s period, WNW swell with cross-shore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 13s period, NW swell with 2,984 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 25 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 8s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vila Nova de Milfontes this week:
The surf forecast for Vila Nova de Milfontes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 25) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vila Nova de Milfontes in the next 16 days are 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 9s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 25th Aug) | 5ft (1.6m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila Nova de Milfontes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 24°C on Sun afternoon, min 19°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
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) | WNW 11 | W 9 | W 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 6 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
643 | 651 | 708 | 655 | 383 | 234 | 143 | 88 | 53 | 91 | 196 | 266 | 434 | 723 | 2834 | 1427 | 773 | 399 | 351 | 122 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 00:58AM2.03m | 1:14PM2.28m | 1:41AM2.20m | 1:54PM2.47m | 2:16AM2.36m | 2:28PM2.66m | 2:49AM2.51m | 3:00PM2.81m | 3:20AM2.63m | 3:32PM2.91m | 3:51AM2.72m | 4:03PM2.96m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:49PM0.89m | 6:58AM0.88m | 7:34PM0.71m | 7:39AM0.70m | 8:10PM0.53m | 8:14AM0.52m | 8:42PM0.37m | 8:46AM0.37m | 9:13PM0.23m | 9:17AM0.25m | 9:44PM0.13m | 9:49AM0.18m | 10:14PM0.09m | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | — | 8:08 | — | |
mm | 1 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 24 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 21 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 23 | 21 |
Feels °C | 22 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 19 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | W 9 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 8 | S 11 | WNW 8 | WNW 9 | NW 12 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | — | NW 9 |
643 | 651 | 7 | 655 | 383 | 234 | 143 | 88 | 53 | 91 | 196 | 2 | 434 | 723 | 2834 | 1427 | 773 | 399 | — | 77 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 6 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | NW 10 | W 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | S 5 | W 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 9 | NW 6 |
81 | 28 | 708 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 266 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 351 | 122 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 405 | 10 | 454 | 138 | 10 | 0 | 128 | 10 | 444 | 190 | 10 | 676 | 74 | 8 | 8 | 86 | 103 | 8 | 546 | 86 |
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Information about the Vila Nova de Milfontes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vila Nova de Milfontes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vila Nova de Milfontes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vila Nova de Milfontes 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 (Vila Nova de Milfontes) 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 Vila Nova de Milfontes 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.
Vila Nova de Milfontes is 28 km (17 miles) from Sines. If you plan a holiday in Portugal - Alentejo, look for hotels and other accommodation in Sines. Sines has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











