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Vila Praia de Ancora Surf Forecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
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Continuing clean conditions at Vila Praia de Ancora (calm at VianaDOCastelo C.c. 19 km from Vila Praia de Ancora).
19 km away, 1 h 27 min ago
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 Wednesday (Jun 29) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. 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 3.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 02) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 29th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 29th Jun) | 8ft (2.5m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 29th Jun) | 10ft (3.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila Praia de Ancora over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sun 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Rating (10 max) |  |  | | | | |  |  | |  | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | | | | | | | | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 164 | 2140 | 2711 | 2297 | 1269 | 981 | 707 | 334 | 300 | 79 | 152 | 169 | 276 | 88 | 196 | 575 | 392 | 395 | 519 | 253 | 260 | 335 | 175 | 151 | 280 | 59 | 47 | 37 | 21 | 17 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 19 | 32 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | off | glass | cross | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | glass | on | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:54AM 2.57 | 4:09PM 2.79 | 4:31AM 2.58 | 4:45PM 2.81 | 5:07AM 2.56 | 5:22PM 2.79 | 5:43AM 2.51 | 5:58PM 2.76 | 6:19AM 2.45 | 6:36PM 2.70 | 6:58AM 2.39 | 7:15PM 2.63 | 7:41AM 2.34 | 7:57PM 2.55 | 8:30AM 2.30 | 8:47PM 2.49 | 9:27AM 2.29 | 9:46PM 2.45 | 10:31AM 2.33 | 10:53PM 2.45 | 11:37AM 2.43 | 12:02AM 2.52 | 12:40PM 2.59 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:56AM 0.52 | 10:25PM 0.44 | 10:32AM 0.50 | 11:02PM 0.44 | 11:07AM 0.51 | 11:39PM 0.48 | 11:43AM 0.55 | 12:17AM 0.53 | 12:19PM 0.61 | 12:55AM 0.59 | 12:58PM 0.68 | 1:36AM 0.65 | 1:41PM 0.75 | 2:21AM 0.69 | 2:31PM 0.82 | 3:13AM 0.71 | 3:30PM 0.86 | 4:12AM 0.70 | 4:38PM 0.84 | 5:17AM 0.66 | 5:48PM 0.74 | 6:22AM 0.57 | 6:55PM 0.57 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for Afife which is 4 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Vila Praia de Ancora.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sun 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Summary | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 16 | 18 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 15 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 19 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Low °C | 15 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 19 | 22 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 15 | 19 | 24 | 15 | 20 | 27 | 19 | 24 | 29 | 21 | 26 | 26 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 21 | 26 | 25 | 19 | 23 | 20 |
| Chill °C (?) | 16 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 21 | 20 | 17 | 21 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 18 | 24 | 25 | 20 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 29 | 26 | 22 | 23 | 22 |
| Sunrise | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:09 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:14 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:13 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:12 | - | - | 9:10 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Fri morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 15°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sun morning, fresh winds from the NNW by Mon afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 15°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Mon night, calm by Thu morning). | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 17°C on Sun 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.
