Vila Nova de Milfontes surfForecast / Alentejo / Portugal

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Vila Nova de Milfontes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vila Nova de Milfontes sea temperature is
18.2° C
(Which is 2.9°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vila Nova de Milfontes this week:

The surf forecast for Vila Nova de Milfontes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vila Nova de Milfontes in the next 12 days are 2.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 21) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 17th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 17th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 1AM (Wed 17th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila Nova de Milfontes over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 20°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 14°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri night, fresh winds from the NNW by Sun afternoon).

Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
!
4
3
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.2
NW
2
NW
1.6
NW
1.4
NW
1.1
NW
0.8
NW
1.3
NW
1.3
WNW
1.3
WNW
1.2
WNW
1.1
WNW
0.9
WNW
0.8
WNW
1.3
NW
1.6
NW
1.9
NW
0.1
SW
0.1
S
1.9
NW
1.6
NW
0.1
W
Period(s) (?)12121110101312111010109987712128811
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1404107661742424619944838933326121412788233248372534132832
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
5
NE
5
NE
15
WNW
5
SE
5
SE
15
NW
5
S
5
SE
15
W
0
SW
10
E
20
NW
15
N
25
N
30
NNW
25
N
25
N
25
NW
15
N
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glassglassonglasscross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassonglassoffcross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:53PM
2.10
12:14PM
2.38
12:56AM
2.27
1:10PM
2.58
1:42AM
2.43
1:54PM
2.74
2:20AM
2.58
2:31PM
2.86
2:53AM
2.68
3:05PM
2.92
3:25AM
2.75
3:36PM
2.92
3:54AM
2.77
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:38PM
0.75
6:00AM
0.85
6:47PM
0.58
6:59AM
0.67
7:36PM
0.40
7:43AM
0.49
8:14PM
0.26
8:20AM
0.35
8:47PM
0.17
8:53AM
0.25
9:17PM
0.12
9:24AM
0.19
9:45PM
0.13
9:54AM
0.19
Tue
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Sunrise--7:18--7:18--7:18--7:20--7:20--7:22--7:22
Sunset7:42--7:39--7:38--7:37--7:36--7:34--7:32--
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252230262531262429282327271921211620211521
Feels °C (?)222227232328252529282528251916151114151016
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  1. weather stationWind Update The wind is still cross-on at Vila Nova de Milfontes (moderate winds from the NNW at Sines/Montes Chaos 27 km from Vila Nova de Milfontes). A 2.0m groundswell from the NW

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25 km/h
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0.0
18.2
Air / Water (°C)
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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 12 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.

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