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Vila Praia de Ancora Surf Forecast
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Vila Praia de Ancora surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 25 May 2026 WESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Vila Praia de Ancora surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Vila Praia de Ancora sea temperature is
16.1° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vila Praia de Ancora this week:
The surf forecast for Vila Praia de Ancora over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vila Praia de Ancora in the next 16 days are 1.7m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 6s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 25th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 25th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Mon 25th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila Praia de Ancora over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 17°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 15°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 | |
407 | 922 | 914 | 692 | 616 | 427 | 275 | 227 | 212 | 163 | 125 | 56 | 71 | 83 | 279 | 345 | 653 | 841 | 690 | 556 | 475 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 11:45AM2.32m | 00:02AM2.52m | 12:40PM2.42m | 00:56AM2.53m | 1:26PM2.53m | 1:42AM2.56m | 2:06PM2.62m | 2:24AM2.59m | 2:43PM2.71m | 3:02AM2.62m | 3:18PM2.77m | 3:38AM2.63m | 3:53PM2.80m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:29AM0.66m | 5:47PM0.81m | 6:25AM0.63m | 6:44PM0.73m | 7:12AM0.59m | 7:33PM0.65m | 7:52AM0.55m | 8:14PM0.56m | 8:28AM0.52m | 8:53PM0.49m | 9:04AM0.50m | 9:29PM0.45m | 9:38AM0.49m | 10:05PM0.43m | |||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — |
 | — | 8:57 | — | — | 8:58 | — | — | 8:59 | — | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:00 | — | — | 9:01 |
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Temp °C | 23 | 21 | 18 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 24 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 20 | 19 | 16 |
22 | 21 | 17 | 22 | 23 | 20 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 29 | 21 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 17 | 17 | 14 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | NW 6 | NW 6 | W 11 | W 12 | W 11 | W 13 | W 12 | W 12 | W 11 | W 11 |
 kJ | 407 | 922 | 914 | 692 | 616 | 427 | 275 | 227 | 212 | 163 | 125 | 43 | 36 | 83 | 279 | 345 | 653 | 841 | 690 | 556 | 475 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | SW 12 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | WNW 9 | W 12 | W 8 | NW 9 | NW 8 | SSW 15 | NW 9 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 163 | 6 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 22 | 37 | 56 | 71 | 33 | 12 | 11 | 22 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | — | SW 19 | — | — | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 5 | SW 5 | S 11 | SW 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | SW 15 | SW 16 | — | SW 14 | NW 8 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | — | 15 | — | — | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 40 | 29 | 28 | 35 | 38 | — | 8 | 3 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | NW 4 | — | — | NW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 6 | NNW 5 | NW 5 | NNW 5 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 3 | 8 | — | — | 27 | 38 | 49 | 66 | 104 | 32 | 43 | 83 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 70 | 86 | 4 | 32 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 86 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 349 | 86 | 0 | 0 | 86 | 0 |
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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 16 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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