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Vila Praia de Ancora Surf Forecast
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Vila Praia de Ancora surf Forecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vila Praia de Ancora this week:
The surf forecast for Vila Praia de Ancora over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vila Praia de Ancora in the next 12 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 14) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Sunday (May 12) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 11th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 13th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 11s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 14th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila Praia de Ancora over the next 12 days.
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 76 | 78 | 55 | 51 | 73 | 141 | 437 | 998 | 780 | 1006 | 1104 | 2170 | 2097 | 1536 | 1195 | 970 | 667 | 527 | 432 | 479 | 278 | 437 | 469 | 270 | 264 | 346 | 164 | 211 | 162 | 61 | 63 | 62 | 39 | 35 | 178 | 355 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | on | on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:21PM 3.06 | 5:49AM 2.76 | 6:05PM 2.90 | 6:36AM 2.53 | 6:53PM 2.70 | 7:28AM 2.31 | 7:47PM 2.51 | 8:29AM 2.13 | 8:51PM 2.35 | 9:40AM 2.04 | 10:03PM 2.28 | 10:55AM 2.04 | 11:12PM 2.28 | 11:57AM 2.13 | 12:10AM 2.35 | 12:46PM 2.27 | 12:57AM 2.44 | 1:27PM 2.42 | 1:38AM 2.54 | 2:03PM 2.56 | 2:15AM 2.62 | 2:37PM 2.69 | 2:52AM 2.69 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:36PM 0.18 | 11:47AM 0.42 | 12:23AM 0.38 | 12:31PM 0.63 | 1:14AM 0.60 | 1:21PM 0.83 | 2:13AM 0.79 | 2:20PM 0.99 | 3:24AM 0.92 | 3:33PM 1.08 | 4:39AM 0.95 | 4:50PM 1.07 | 5:43AM 0.89 | 5:55PM 0.99 | 6:33AM 0.78 | 6:46PM 0.87 | 7:14AM 0.67 | 7:28PM 0.73 | 7:50AM 0.56 | 8:07PM 0.60 | 8:24AM 0.47 | 8:43PM 0.48 | 8:57AM 0.41 | |||||||||||||
Fri 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wed 22 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 |
| Sunset | 8:44 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:45 | - | - | 8:46 | - | - | 8:47 | - | - | 8:49 | - | - | 8:50 | - | - | 8:51 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 20 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 14 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 19 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 13 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 15 | 12 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 20°C on Fri afternoon, min 13°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Sun afternoon, min 11°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Vila Praia de Ancora Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vila Praia de Ancora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Vila Praia de Ancora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vila Praia de Ancora 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 Praia de Ancora) 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 Praia de Ancora 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 Praia de Ancora is 13 km (8 miles) from Viana do Castelo. If you plan a holiday in Douro and Minho, look for hotels and other accommodation in Viana do Castelo. Viana do Castelo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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