Surf Forecasts:
Vila Nova de Milfontes surf forecast from 23 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 23 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 12s period, WNW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, NW swell with 1,464 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 13s period with WNW 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 Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 13s period. 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 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.9m 9s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 29) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 6ft (1.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila Nova de Milfontes over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 25°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 23°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
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) | W 9 | WNW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 9 | WSW 8 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 6 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
38 | 455 | 984 | 643 | 747 | 660 | 659 | 368 | 234 | 143 | 82 | 53 | 71 | 125 | 226 | 288 | 349 | 502 | 820 | 1130 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 11:58PM1.89m | 12:23PM2.10m | 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 | |||||||
Low Tide | 5:42PM1.04m | 6:01AM1.05m | 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 | |||||||
— | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 6:58 | — | — | 7:00 | — | — | 7:01 | — | — | |
8:19 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:12 | — | — | 8:10 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 21 | 18 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 21 | 23 | 23 | 20 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 19 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 15 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | W 9 | SW 13 | W 8 | W 8 | WNW 8 | WNW 7 | WNW 7 | WNW 6 | W 9 | WNW 7 | WNW 8 | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 10 | NW 11 |
164 | 455 | 984 | 643 | 747 | 7 | 659 | 368 | 234 | 143 | 82 | 53 | 2 | 125 | 226 | 288 | 349 | 502 | 820 | 1130 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | NW 9 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | N 8 | N 8 | — | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 10 | W 9 | NW 9 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | — | — | — |
38 | 83 | 15 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | WNW 8 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 12 | NW 10 | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
20 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 4 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | S 3 | SW 6 | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 5 | 102 | — | 660 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 71 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 541 | 10 | 10 | 278 | 10 | 454 | 138 | 10 | 0 | 190 | 21 | 445 | 409 | 74 | 10 | 546 | 8 | 8 | 188 | 117 |
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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.











