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Povoa do Varzim surf Forecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 20 Apr 2024 WEST
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Povoa do Varzim surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Povoa do Varzim sea temperature is 15.0°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 14.7 °C max: 16.6 °C min: 13.4 °C)
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Povoa do Varzim surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Povoa do Varzim sea temperature is 15.0°C (Statistics for 20 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 14.7 °C max: 16.6 °C min: 13.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Povoa do Varzim this week:

The surf forecast for Povoa do Varzim over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Povoa do Varzim in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 21) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 23rd Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 26th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 26th Apr)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Povoa do Varzim over the next 12 days.

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Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
WNW
0.6
NNW
0.3
NNW
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.2
W
0.3
WNW
0.4
NNW
0.4
WNW
0.5
W
0.6
W
2.2
NNW
1.3
NNW
1.7
NNW
2.5
NNW
1.2
NNW
1.1
NW
1.2
NW
1.6
NW
2.2
NW
2.5
NNW
1.7
NW
1.9
NW
3
NW
3
NW
3
NW
3
NW
3
NW
3
NW
1.9
NW
1.7
NW
2
NNW
1.6
NW
1.5
NW
1.5
NW
1.5
W
Period(s) (?)118810101096111097667655778998111112121210998876
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2541138871714374963485129215657845479281489845440606105817672136219026372451730502577322244229187
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
20
NW
10
ENE
15
E
20
NW
5
NE
15
E
20
NW
10
E
10
ENE
20
NW
15
NNE
15
N
40
NNW
30
NNW
15
NNW
30
NW
25
NNW
15
NNW
30
NW
20
N
15
N
35
NW
20
N
20
N
35
NW
20
NNW
10
N
35
NW
20
N
10
NNW
30
NW
15
NNW
20
NNW
40
NW
20
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:10PM
2.46
2:19AM
2.67
2:41PM
2.61
2:51AM
2.77
3:10PM
2.73
3:22AM
2.83
3:39PM
2.82
3:53AM
2.84
4:09PM
2.86
4:24AM
2.81
4:39PM
2.85
4:56AM
2.74
5:11PM
2.80
5:30AM
2.63
5:46PM
2.71
6:08AM
2.50
6:27PM
2.59
6:54AM
2.35
7:18PM
2.47
7:55AM
2.21
8:24PM
2.37
9:14AM
2.13
9:46PM
2.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:09PM
0.61
8:32AM
0.43
8:41PM
0.47
9:01AM
0.33
9:12PM
0.36
9:29AM
0.28
9:43PM
0.29
9:58AM
0.27
10:15PM
0.28
10:28AM
0.30
10:47PM
0.31
10:59AM
0.37
11:21PM
0.38
11:32AM
0.48
11:58PM
0.49
12:10PM
0.60
12:43AM
0.62
12:56PM
0.74
1:39AM
0.75
1:56PM
0.87
2:53AM
0.82
3:15PM
0.94
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Sunrise6:47--6:45--6:43--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:35--6:33--6:33--6:31--
Sunset-8:21--8:22--8:22--8:23--8:24--8:25--8:27--8:28--8:29--8:30--8:30--8:32-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C201820231918211918172118151413131413131313131312131312131313131314151515
Feels °C (?)1815172115151815151215149661088668555556767771112810

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 13°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Tue afternoon, min 10°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Tue morning, strong winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon).

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 13°C on Fri morning, min 7°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sat afternoon, light winds from the N by Sun night).

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Wed morning, min 9°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNE on Mon night, fresh winds from the NW by Wed afternoon).

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Information about the Povoa do Varzim Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Povoa do Varzim provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Povoa do Varzim can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Povoa do Varzim 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 (Povoa do Varzim) 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 Povoa do Varzim 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.

Povoa do Varzim is 1 km (1 miles) from Povoa de Varzim. If you plan a holiday in Douro and Minho, look for hotels and other accommodation in Povoa de Varzim. Povoa de Varzim has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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