Vila Praia de Ancora surf break

Vila Praia de Ancora surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 26 Aug 2025 WEST
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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
18.0° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3.5m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Vila Praia de Ancora in the next 12 days are 3.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 26) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Tue 26th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 26th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Tue 26th Aug)11ft (3.5m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila Praia de Ancora over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 21°C on Tue morning, min 15°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 15°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
1
3
2
2
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Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
4
WNW
4
WNW
3.5
WNW
3
WNW
2.5
WNW
3
NW
2.5
WNW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.3
NW
1.8
NW
1.7
NW
2
NW
2
WNW
2
WNW
2.1
NW
2.1
NW
2.3
NW
2.1
NW
Period(s) (?)171614131312121212121211101010101010121111
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)921294296971465024912531207720801852179116281176735560800820788934134513251053
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
30
NNW
20
N
10
N
10
W
15
NNW
10
N
15
WNW
5
S
10
SE
15
NW
10
NNE
5
SSW
10
W
5
SSW
20
NNW
25
NNW
15
N
10
N
20
NNW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:42PM
2.99
6:00AM
2.76
6:14PM
2.81
6:31AM
2.64
6:47PM
2.61
7:04AM
2.49
7:22PM
2.39
7:42AM
2.32
8:05PM
2.17
8:33AM
2.16
9:07PM
1.99
9:51AM
2.04
10:45PM
1.91
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:28AM
0.25
11:51PM
0.27
12:00PM
0.36
12:22AM
0.43
12:34PM
0.52
12:53AM
0.61
1:10PM
0.71
1:27AM
0.81
1:52PM
0.91
2:10AM
1.01
2:50PM
1.10
3:15AM
1.17
4:22PM
1.20
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Sunrise6:54--6:54--6:56--6:56--6:58--6:58--7:00--
Sunset-8:19--8:17--8:15--8:14--8:13--8:10--8:08-
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C212117202118202017212117212120202016202016
Feels °C (?)191715192117181717212016212122171614181813
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  1. weather stationWind Update Offshore wind reported 19 km from Vila Praia de Ancora (light winds from the NNW at Viana DO Castelo / C.c. 19 km from Vila Praia de Ancora). 3.6m 16s long period groundswell from the WNW with a 1.1m 4s local chop from the NW. 2 swells combining so expect closeout sets.

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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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