
Surf Forecasts:
Vila Real de Santo Antonio surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 21 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Wednesday 18 Nov, 6PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 6s period, WSW swell with 151 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 21 Nov, 9PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 5s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vila Real de Santo Antonio this week:
The surf forecast for Vila Real de Santo Antonio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Nov 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 5s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vila Real de Santo Antonio in the next 16 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 18) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 4.5m 10s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 21st Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 21st Nov) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Wed 18th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila Real de Santo Antonio over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Thu afternoon, min 17°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (gales from the S on Wed afternoon, light winds from the WSW by Fri night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sat afternoon, min 16°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSW 8 | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | WSW 10 | WSW 3 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 5 | WSW 10 |
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56 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 111 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:16PM3.04m | 3:32AM3.17m | 3:51PM2.93m | 4:06AM3.08m | 4:28PM2.80m | 4:43AM2.98m | 5:08PM2.67m | 5:25AM2.86m | 5:54PM2.55m | 6:15AM2.75m | 6:51PM2.46m | 7:15AM2.68m | 8:00PM2.43m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:25AM0.94m | 9:29PM1.02m | 9:58AM1.02m | 10:00PM1.13m | 10:34AM1.12m | 10:32PM1.25m | 11:15AM1.24m | 11:10PM1.37m | 12:05PM1.34m | 11:59PM1.48m | 1:06PM1.42m | 1:06AM1.55m | 2:15PM1.44m | 2:23AM1.54m | |||||||
7:03 | — | — | 7:03 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:05 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:07 | — | — | 7:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:21 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:17 | — | |
mm | 13 | 21 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 18 | 20 | 21 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 11 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 7 | — | SW 11 | WSW 11 | SSW 9 | WSW 16 | WSW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 10 | WSW 8 | WSW 11 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | W 7 | W 8 | WSW 9 | WSW 11 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 |
273 | — | 3096 | 1018 | 45 | 26 | 500 | 1379 | 269 | 105 | 24 | 62 | 41 | 24 | 36 | 15 | 24 | 223 | 168 | 286 | 156 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | — | — | SSW 10 | — | SW 16 | WSW 14 | — | — | WSW 11 | — | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | SW 12 | WNW 11 | WSW 9 | — | — | — | — |
138 | — | — | 391 | — | 10 | 67 | — | — | 42 | — | 21 | 18 | 36 | 6 | 12 | 15 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 13 | W 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 5 | SSW 8 | SW 11 | — | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 10 | WSW 10 | — | — | WSW 8 | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 8 | WSW 7 | WSW 8 | WSW 14 | WSW 5 | WSW 10 |
56 | 2185 | 4641 | — | 1046 | 625 | 778 | 490 | — | — | 116 | — | — | — | 1 | 48 | 76 | 116 | 841 | 111 | 332 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 204 | 212 | 477 | 565 | 596 | 277 | 20 | 598 | 20 | 6 | 385 | 3 | 3 | 46 | 6 | 122 | 352 | 117 | 137 | 250 | 20 |
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Information about the Vila Real de Santo Antonio Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vila Real de Santo Antonio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vila Real de Santo Antonio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vila Real de Santo Antonio 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 Real de Santo Antonio) 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 Real de Santo Antonio 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 Real de Santo Antonio is 5 km (3 miles) from Ayamonte. If you plan a holiday in The Algarve, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ayamonte. Ayamonte has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










