Surf Forecasts:
Vila do Conde surf forecast from 22 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 8s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 10ft (3.0m), 11s period, WNW swell with 1,948 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 23 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 12s period with W swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vila do Conde this week:
The surf forecast for Vila do Conde over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vila do Conde in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 23rd Aug) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 24th Aug) | 7ft (2.1m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 10ft (3.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila do Conde over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 22°C on Sun afternoon, min 17°C on Sun morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSE by Mon morning). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 20°C on Tue afternoon, min 16°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | SSW 6 | WSW 7 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
76 | 805 | 520 | 307 | 537 | 541 | 545 | 203 | 116 | 68 | 49 | 138 | 225 | 223 | 603 | 741 | 866 | 1394 | 1798 | 898 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | cross-off |
High Tide | 00:22AM1.98m | 12:49PM2.20m | 1:24AM2.12m | 1:42PM2.38m | 2:08AM2.29m | 2:22PM2.58m | 2:44AM2.46m | 2:57PM2.77m | 3:17AM2.61m | 3:29PM2.92m | 3:48AM2.74m | 4:00PM3.03m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:06PM1.09m | 6:26AM1.10m | 7:15PM0.95m | 7:24AM0.93m | 8:01PM0.76m | 8:07AM0.74m | 8:38PM0.57m | 8:42AM0.55m | 9:11PM0.39m | 9:15AM0.39m | 9:42PM0.24m | 9:47AM0.26m | 10:13PM0.14m | |||||||
— | — | 6:50 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:52 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:54 | — | — | 6:56 | — | — | |
8:23 | — | — | 8:22 | — | — | 8:21 | — | — | 8:20 | — | — | 8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | |
mm | — | — | 2 | — | 3 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 9 | 2 | 14 | 4 | 9 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 20 | 18 |
Feels °C | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 17 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | W 12 | W 10 | W 10 | SW 9 | SSW 8 | NNW 7 | N 6 | WSW 7 | W 6 | W 6 | NW 9 | SW 12 | WNW 8 | W 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 |
76 | 805 | 520 | 307 | 537 | 541 | 5 | 1 | 116 | 68 | 49 | 13 | 5 | 223 | 603 | 741 | 866 | 1394 | 1798 | 898 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SW 6 | NNW 8 | NNW 7 | — | SW 13 | N 6 | SSW 6 | WNW 10 | SW 12 | N 7 | SW 11 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | NW 11 | — | — |
57 | 58 | 19 | 88 | 11 | 11 | — | 6 | 1 | 22 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 43 | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | NNW 8 | SSW 12 | — | — | W 11 | SW 12 | N 6 | W 9 | SW 12 | — | — | — | — | — | S 11 | — | — |
39 | 20 | 18 | 11 | 15 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 4 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | — | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | WSW 7 | WSW 7 | — | W 9 | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 5 | 545 | 203 | 22 | — | 12 | 138 | 225 | 197 | — | 498 | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 138 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 144 | 152 | 89 | 42 | 208 | 0 | 647 | 216 | 142 | 18 | 142 | 2 | 2 | 138 | 2 |
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Information about the Vila do Conde Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vila do Conde provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Vila do Conde can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vila do Conde 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 do Conde) 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 do Conde 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.
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