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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 (May 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-shore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Povoa do Varzim in the next 12 days are 2.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 27) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (May 28) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Tue 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 23rd May) | 7ft (2.1m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 27th May) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Povoa do Varzim over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 109 | 77 | 46 | 24 | 15 | 93 | 408 | 362 | 692 | 712 | 434 | 238 | 150 | 108 | 70 | 164 | 198 | 148 | 184 | 575 | 835 | 625 | 739 | 521 | 527 | 513 | 263 | 110 | 47 | 65 | 52 | 41 | 39 | 27 | 28 | 24 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:13AM 2.59 | 2:34PM 2.65 | 2:49AM 2.66 | 3:08PM 2.75 | 3:25AM 2.70 | 3:42PM 2.81 | 4:02AM 2.71 | 4:18PM 2.84 | 4:40AM 2.68 | 4:56PM 2.83 | 5:20AM 2.62 | 5:38PM 2.79 | 6:05AM 2.53 | 6:24PM 2.73 | 6:55AM 2.43 | 7:17PM 2.65 | 7:54AM 2.33 | 8:18PM 2.59 | 9:02AM 2.28 | 9:25PM 2.57 | 10:14AM 2.31 | 10:34PM 2.59 | 11:22AM 2.41 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:04PM 0.59 | 8:21AM 0.47 | 8:40PM 0.48 | 8:55AM 0.41 | 9:16PM 0.39 | 9:29AM 0.38 | 9:52PM 0.35 | 10:04AM 0.38 | 10:30PM 0.33 | 10:41AM 0.40 | 11:10PM 0.36 | 11:21AM 0.46 | 11:54PM 0.42 | 12:04PM 0.53 | 12:43AM 0.49 | 12:54PM 0.63 | 1:40AM 0.56 | 1:51PM 0.71 | 2:45AM 0.60 | 2:59PM 0.77 | 3:55AM 0.59 | 4:12PM 0.76 | 5:04AM 0.52 | |||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Sat 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 |
| Sunset | 8:52 | - | - | 8:52 | - | - | 8:53 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:54 | - | - | 8:55 | - | - | 8:57 | - | - | 8:58 | - | - | 8:59 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - | 9:00 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 9 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 23 | 22 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 17 | 18 |
| Feels °C (?) | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 12 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 25 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 20 | 23 | 18 | 17 | 20 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the NNW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 17°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, calm by Fri morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the NNW on Sun afternoon, calm by Wed morning). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 23°C on Wed afternoon, min 17°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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