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A Ver o Mar surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for A Ver o Mar this week:
The surf forecast for A Ver o Mar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 16) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at A Ver o Mar in the next 12 days are 4.5m 12s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 20) at 1AM. 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 6s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 10AM.
Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 16th Apr) | 8ft (2.5m) 11s |
Best Surf | 1AM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 12s |
Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 20th Apr) | 15ft (4.5m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for A Ver o Mar over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 1960 | 1466 | 899 | 748 | 480 | 181 | 805 | 749 | 2139 | 3053 | 2573 | 5733 | 2427 | 1065 | 388 | 290 | 106 | 1496 | 1579 | 1024 | 908 | 1814 | 1865 | 2147 | 1569 | 1390 | 1242 | 2641 | 1665 | 955 | 903 | 938 | 1008 | 757 | 672 | 502 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross- off | on | glass | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:38PM 2.69 | 5:57AM 2.49 | 6:11PM 2.55 | 6:32AM 2.33 | 6:50PM 2.41 | 7:15AM 2.17 | 7:40PM 2.27 | 8:17AM 2.03 | 8:52PM 2.18 | 9:45AM 1.99 | 10:20PM 2.21 | 11:13AM 2.09 | 11:35PM 2.38 | 12:20PM 2.30 | 12:35AM 2.62 | 1:13PM 2.56 | 1:26AM 2.87 | 1:59PM 2.81 | 2:13AM 3.09 | 2:42PM 3.03 | 2:59AM 3.23 | 3:25PM 3.18 | 3:45AM 3.27 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:26AM 0.49 | 11:48PM 0.51 | 11:57AM 0.63 | 12:23AM 0.66 | 12:32PM 0.77 | 1:06AM 0.82 | 1:16PM 0.92 | 2:02AM 0.96 | 2:19PM 1.04 | 3:23AM 1.01 | 3:46PM 1.07 | 4:54AM 0.91 | 5:13PM 0.96 | 6:05AM 0.69 | 6:20PM 0.75 | 6:59AM 0.42 | 7:13PM 0.49 | 7:46AM 0.16 | 8:01PM 0.24 | 8:30AM -0.03 | 8:47PM 0.03 | 9:12AM -0.14 | 9:32PM -0.10 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sunrise | 6:54 | - | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
Sunset | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:15 | - | - | 8:16 | - | - | 8:19 | - | - | 8:20 | - | - | 8:21 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:22 | - | - | 8:23 | - | - | 8:24 | - | - | 8:25 | - | - | 8:27 | - |
Rain (mm) | 4 | - | - | - | 2 | 19 | 15 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 8 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 12 | 6 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 14 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 14 |
Feels °C (?) | 9 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Very mild (max 16°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Wed night, fresh winds from the S by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Very mild (max 15°C on Mon afternoon, min 11°C on Sat afternoon). Winds decreasing (near gales from the WNW on Sat night, calm by Mon night). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Tue afternoon, min 13°C on Tue morning). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 11°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the W on Fri morning, calm by Sun morning). |
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Information about the A Ver o Mar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for A Ver o Mar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at A Ver o Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our A Ver o Mar 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 (A Ver o Mar) 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 A Ver o Mar 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.
A Ver o Mar 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.