Vila Nova de Milfontes surfForecast / Alentejo / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 01 Apr 2026 WEST
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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
15.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Thursday (Apr 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vila Nova de Milfontes in the next 16 days are 5.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 9s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 02) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 2nd Apr)5ft (1.5m) 13s
Best Surf 7PM (Sun 5th Apr)7ft (2.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 7th Apr)18ft (5.5m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila Nova de Milfontes over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 22°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
0
2
1
0
3
3
3
4
4
2
!
!
0
2
0
!
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.5
NW
1
NW
1.3
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
0.9
NW
1.3
NW
1.7
NW
1.8
NW
1.6
NW
2
NW
2.3
NW
2.1
NW
1.8
NW
1.5
NW
4
WNW
5.5
WNW
5.5
NW
Period(s) (?)141413131212111014131213121413121211191817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)120310047213205032241721733505918461058772157216711229944563108112063916681
Wind
(km/h)
20
ENE
15
N
10
NNE
5
N
15
NW
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNW
5
ENE
10
E
5
N
5
SSW
5
ESE
10
W
5
ENE
15
SE
25
S
10
SSW
20
NNW
30
NW
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offoffglassglassoffonoffcross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:10PM
2.78
3:22AM
2.93
3:41PM
2.82
3:55AM
2.88
4:12PM
2.81
4:27AM
2.78
4:42PM
2.74
4:58AM
2.63
5:12PM
2.63
5:31AM
2.45
5:44PM
2.48
6:05AM
2.25
6:20PM
2.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:10PM
0.18
9:31AM
0.10
9:43PM
0.16
10:00AM
0.15
10:14PM
0.19
10:29AM
0.24
10:46PM
0.27
10:58AM
0.38
11:18PM
0.41
11:28AM
0.54
11:53PM
0.58
12:01PM
0.72
12:33AM
0.76
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Sunrise7:20--7:18--7:18--7:16--7:15--7:13--7:11--
Sunset-7:57--7:58--7:59--8:00--8:00--8:01--8:01-
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C182017191916212219242418232218222416141412
Feels °C (?)141715171614181917222317221917181915775
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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.

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