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Vila Nova de Milfontes surfForecast / Alentejo / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 09 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
16.6° C
(Which is normal 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.0m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vila Nova de Milfontes in the next 16 days are 3.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 10th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila Nova de Milfontes over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Very mild (max 18°C on Mon morning, min 14°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 18°C on Wed morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Thu afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | NW 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NW 8 | NW 9 | SW 13 | NW 6 | SW 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | NW 10 | |
874 | 1733 | 1608 | 1799 | 1406 | 486 | 319 | 148 | 80 | 110 | 45 | 27 | 32 | 38 | 7 | 176 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 480 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 8:55PM2.12m | 9:43AM1.92m | 10:05PM2.17m | 10:52AM2.04m | 11:07PM2.30m | 11:49AM2.23m | 00:01AM2.47m | 12:37PM2.44m | 00:51AM2.65m | 1:22PM2.65m | 1:39AM2.81m | 2:06PM2.84m | 2:26AM2.91m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:26AM0.92m | 3:38PM1.00m | 4:35AM0.81m | 4:49PM0.89m | 5:33AM0.64m | 5:48PM0.73m | 6:22AM0.44m | 6:39PM0.52m | 7:07AM0.26m | 7:26PM0.32m | 7:51AM0.12m | 8:13PM0.14m | 8:35AM0.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 |
 | 8:31 | — | — | 8:32 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:34 | — | — | 8:35 | — | — | 8:36 | — | — | 8:37 | — | 8:37 |
4 | 6 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 17 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 18 |
12 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 13 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NW 12 | WSW 8 | NNW 12 | NNW 11 | NNW 10 | NW 10 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | NW 8 | NW 9 | WSW 5 | WNW 11 | NNW 14 | S 12 | S 12 | NNW 11 | W 9 |
 kJ | 113 | 56 | 55 | 45 | 154 | 486 | 397 | 197 | 125 | 110 | 45 | 27 | 32 | 38 | 2 | 12 | 74 | 3 | 3 | 176 | 2 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 13 | NNW 14 | NNW 11 | — | SW 19 | NNW 12 | SW 17 | WNW 9 | WNW 8 | SSW 16 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | W 11 | NW 15 | SW 13 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 |
| kJ | 33 | 20 | 23 | — | 14 | 121 | 12 | 15 | 42 | 24 | 52 | 44 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 7 | — | — | 3 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 7 | — | — | — | S 19 | NW 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | — | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | — | — | 7 | 97 | 3 | 24 | 25 | — | 21 | 20 | 20 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 8 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | W 10 | WSW 10 | — | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | — | NW 3 | NNW 7 | NW 6 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 7 | NNW 6 | NW 10 |
| kJ | 874 | 1733 | 1608 | 1799 | 1406 | — | 319 | 148 | 80 | 68 | — | — | — | 2 | 75 | 176 | 482 | 544 | 431 | 222 | 480 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 460 | 391 | 622 | 299 | 10 | 190 | 299 | 7 | 90 | 138 | 0 | 0 | 453 | 356 | 23 | 667 | 665 | 86 | 258 | 258 | 428 |
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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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