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Vila Praia de Ancora Surf Forecast
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Vila Praia de Ancora surfForecast / Douro & Minho / Portugal
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 11 Mar 2025 WET
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Vila Praia de Ancora this week:
The surf forecast for Vila Praia de Ancora over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 12) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Vila Praia de Ancora in the next 12 days are 4.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 19) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 13) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (WET) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 12th Mar) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Thu 13th Mar) | 8ft (2.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 19th Mar) | 13ft (4.0m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Vila Praia de Ancora over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 6 | 10 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 286 | 703 | 593 | 366 | 2475 | 1952 | 1730 | 1729 | 1290 | 1039 | 655 | 544 | 451 | 221 | 163 | 69 | 26 | 207 | 631 | 3377 | 1808 | 1071 | 4655 | 5118 | 4203 | 2936 | 2647 | 1796 | 843 | 822 | 436 | 314 | 490 | 8411 | 5667 | 4041 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | on | cross- on | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | on | on | glass | on | on | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 1:51AM 2.86 | 2:15PM 2.69 | 2:26AM 2.98 | 2:46PM 2.80 | 2:58AM 3.05 | 3:16PM 2.87 | 3:27AM 3.07 | 3:44PM 2.89 | 3:56AM 3.02 | 4:12PM 2.88 | 4:25AM 2.92 | 4:40PM 2.81 | 4:54AM 2.77 | 5:08PM 2.70 | 5:24AM 2.59 | 5:38PM 2.55 | 5:56AM 2.39 | 6:13PM 2.38 | 6:35AM 2.19 | 7:00PM 2.21 | 7:34AM 2.01 | 8:17PM 2.08 | 9:14AM 1.93 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 8:08AM 0.33 | 8:13PM 0.38 | 8:40AM 0.22 | 8:45PM 0.27 | 9:09AM 0.16 | 9:15PM 0.21 | 9:36AM 0.15 | 9:44PM 0.20 | 10:04AM 0.20 | 10:14PM 0.25 | 10:31AM 0.29 | 10:44PM 0.35 | 10:59AM 0.44 | 11:14PM 0.50 | 11:27AM 0.61 | 11:47PM 0.68 | 11:59AM 0.79 | 12:26AM 0.87 | 12:39PM 0.97 | 1:19AM 1.06 | 1:41PM 1.13 | 2:49AM 1.16 | 3:24PM 1.19 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sun 23 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:52 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:50 | - | - | 6:48 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:41 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:35 | - | - | 6:33 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:38 | - | - | 6:39 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:43 | - | - | 6:44 | - | - | 6:45 | - | - | 6:46 | - | - | 6:47 | - | - | 6:49 | - | - | 6:50 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 8 | 16 | 17 | 2 | 2 | - | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 12 | 13 | 13 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 10 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Feels °C (?) | 8 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 8 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 6°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue night, fresh winds from the NNE by Thu night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Very mild (max 13°C on Mon afternoon, min 5°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Tue night. Very mild (max 14°C on Thu afternoon, min 8°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the S by Tue afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu night. Very mild (max 15°C on Fri morning, min 8°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu night, fresh winds from the N by Sun afternoon). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Vila Praia de Ancora Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Vila Praia de Ancora provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Vila Praia de Ancora can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Vila Praia de Ancora 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 Praia de Ancora) 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 Praia de Ancora 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.
Vila Praia de Ancora is 13 km (8 miles) from Viana do Castelo. If you plan a holiday in Douro and Minho, look for hotels and other accommodation in Viana do Castelo. Viana do Castelo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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