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Povoa do Varzim surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 31 Mar 2025 WEST
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 Monday (Mar 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Povoa do Varzim in the next 12 days are 4.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 03) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WEST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 31st Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 4th Apr) | 10ft (3.0m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 13ft (4.0m) 11s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Povoa do Varzim over the next 12 days.
Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | 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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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 7 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 503 | 403 | 485 | 645 | 437 | 394 | 488 | 454 | 2417 | 1108 | 319 | 400 | 2400 | 3449 | 1470 | 599 | 338 | 182 | 126 | 225 | 377 | 1487 | 926 | 937 | 973 | 1176 | 1793 | 985 | 704 | 250 | 318 | 303 | 140 | 90 | 56 | 118 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | off | on | off | cross | on | off | off | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:12PM 3.22 | 5:34AM 3.21 | 5:55PM 3.10 | 6:20AM 2.95 | 6:41PM 2.90 | 7:12AM 2.64 | 7:34PM 2.66 | 8:15AM 2.33 | 8:41PM 2.42 | 9:38AM 2.10 | 10:11PM 2.29 | 11:17AM 2.05 | 11:43PM 2.32 | 12:37PM 2.16 | 12:52AM 2.45 | 1:30PM 2.32 | 1:41AM 2.60 | 2:10PM 2.48 | 2:20AM 2.73 | 2:43PM 2.62 | 2:53AM 2.82 | 3:13PM 2.73 | 3:24AM 2.88 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:00AM -0.18 | 11:19PM -0.12 | 11:42AM -0.00 | 12:05AM 0.04 | 12:25PM 0.26 | 12:55AM 0.28 | 1:13PM 0.56 | 1:54AM 0.56 | 2:13PM 0.84 | 3:13AM 0.80 | 3:37PM 1.04 | 4:55AM 0.89 | 5:20PM 1.05 | 6:23AM 0.80 | 6:37PM 0.92 | 7:21AM 0.66 | 7:30PM 0.74 | 8:02AM 0.51 | 8:09PM 0.58 | 8:35AM 0.39 | 8:43PM 0.45 | 9:05AM 0.30 | 9:14PM 0.34 | |||||||||||||
Monday 31 | Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 7:20 | - | - | 7:18 | - | - | 7:16 | - | - | 7:15 | - | - | 7:13 | - | - | 7:11 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:09 | - | - | 7:07 | - | - | 7:05 | - | - | 7:03 | - | - | 7:01 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 7:58 | - | - | 7:59 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:00 | - | - | 8:01 | - | - | 8:02 | - | - | 8:04 | - | - | 8:06 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:07 | - | - | 8:08 | - | - | 8:09 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 7 | - | - | - | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 21 | 20 | 17 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 22 | 24 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 19 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 6 | 8 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 23 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 15 | 19 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 21°C on Mon morning, min 10°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, fresh winds from the SSW by Wed afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Thu night. Very mild (max 18°C on Thu afternoon, min 13°C on Thu morning). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the SSE on Thu night, calm by Sat afternoon). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Tue morning, min 14°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 12°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Wed morning, fresh winds from the E by Thu night). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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