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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 Wednesday (Nov 29) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 2.1m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vila Praia de Ancora in the next 12 days are 5.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 04) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 29th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Wed 29th Nov) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Mon 4th Dec) | 18ft (5.5m) 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 | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 520 | 778 | 885 | 404 | 237 | 468 | 542 | 1026 | 964 | 922 | 416 | 235 | 107 | 66 | 32 | 543 | 354 | 7594 | 5864 | 2141 | 1040 | 426 | 947 | 1012 | 636 | 1310 | 13872 | 10038 | 6900 | 6981 | 6625 | 7395 | 7485 | 4620 | 3579 | 3224 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | on | cross- on | off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:37AM 3.02 | 4:03PM 2.74 | 4:17AM 2.92 | 4:43PM 2.59 | 4:58AM 2.79 | 5:26PM 2.42 | 5:41AM 2.63 | 6:11PM 2.26 | 6:29AM 2.48 | 7:04PM 2.13 | 7:24AM 2.35 | 8:06PM 2.04 | 8:27AM 2.26 | 9:15PM 2.03 | 9:33AM 2.24 | 10:20PM 2.11 | 10:34AM 2.28 | 11:14PM 2.23 | 11:27AM 2.36 | 12:00AM 2.39 | 12:13PM 2.47 | 12:41AM 2.56 | 12:56PM 2.58 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:22PM 0.29 | 9:51AM 0.22 | 10:00PM 0.41 | 10:32AM 0.35 | 10:39PM 0.54 | 11:15AM 0.51 | 11:19PM 0.69 | 12:01PM 0.67 | 12:04AM 0.83 | 12:52PM 0.82 | 12:55AM 0.96 | 1:52PM 0.92 | 1:58AM 1.06 | 2:58PM 0.96 | 3:09AM 1.08 | 4:02PM 0.92 | 4:18AM 1.03 | 4:57PM 0.84 | 5:16AM 0.92 | 5:43PM 0.73 | 6:05AM 0.78 | 6:25PM 0.61 | 6:48AM 0.62 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 01 | Saturday 02 | Sunday 03 | Monday 04 | Tuesday 05 | Wednesday 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sun 10 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:41 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:43 | - | - | 7:45 | - | - | 7:46 | - | - | 7:47 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:06 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:05 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 | - | - | 5:04 |
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Rain (mm) | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 9 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 22 | 5 | - | - | 10 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 3 | - | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
| Feels °C (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Very mild (max 17°C on Tue night, min 9°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Very mild (max 14°C on Mon morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Sat night, fresh winds from the WSW by Mon morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Wed night. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue morning, strong winds from the SSE by Wed night). | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Very mild (max 17°C on Fri night, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, strong winds from the SW by Fri afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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