Afife Surf Report & Forecast
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
9
kt
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🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
4.1
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
4.1ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
12s
WIND GUSTS
12kt
AIR TEMP
18°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1ft @
5s
5s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.5ft | 13s | WNW | 6kt | SW | 6kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 4.5ft | 13s | WNW | 8kt | SSE | 8kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.4ft | 13s | WNW | 8kt | S | 8kt | 19°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.4ft | 13s | WNW | 8kt | S | 8kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 13s | WNW | 7kt | S | 7kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.3ft | 12s | WNW | 7kt | S | 8kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 12s | WNW | 7kt | S | 8kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 12s | WNW | 7kt | S | 9kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.2ft | 12s | WNW | 8kt | S | 10kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 4.1ft | 12s | WNW | 8kt | S | 11kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 4.1ft | 12s | WNW | 9kt | S | 12kt | 18°C | 18°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 4.1ft | 12s | WNW | 8kt | SSW | 10kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 4.1ft | 12s | WNW | 8kt | SSW | 9kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 4ft | 12s | WNW | 7kt | SW | 7kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 4ft | 12s | WNW | 6kt | WSW | 6kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.9ft | 12s | WNW | 5kt | WSW | 5kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.9ft | 11s | WNW | 4kt | W | 4kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.9ft | 11s | WNW | 4kt | WNW | 4kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.8ft | 11s | WNW | 5kt | NW | 5kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 3.8ft | 11s | NW | 6kt | N | 6kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 3.7ft | 11s | NW | 6kt | N | 6kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 3.6ft | 11s | NW | 6kt | N | 6kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 3.6ft | 11s | NW | 6kt | NNE | 6kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 3.5ft | 11s | NW | 6kt | NNE | 6kt | 18°C | 19°C | 0mm |
Friday
Sep 25GOOD4 excellent hours
🌊 2.5-3.5ft 💨 5-12kt 🌡️ 16-18°C
Saturday
Sep 26FAIR3 excellent hours
🌊 3.4-5.7ft 💨 3-14kt 🌡️ 16-18°C
Sunday
Sep 27GOOD5 excellent hours
🌊 4.4-5.4ft 💨 5-11kt 🌡️ 17-18°C
Monday
Sep 28EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 3.8-4.4ft 💨 0-6kt 🌡️ 16-17°C
Tuesday
Sep 29POOR2 good hours
🌊 3.1-4.5ft 💨 8-18kt 🌡️ 16-17°C
Wednesday
Sep 30GOOD10 good hours
🌊 4.4-5.9ft 💨 8-19kt 🌡️ 17-17°C
Forecast Summary
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Average Swell:3.5ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:4-12kt SW
Water Temperature:15-19°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Afife is an exposed beach break in North Portugal that offers reliable surf and can work year-round, featuring both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a West swell (from groundswells or windswells) combined with offshore winds from the East. The break provides good surf at all stages of the tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in December.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Viana do Castelo | Village: Afife | County: Viana do Castelo | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 4900-012 | Road: EN 13 | Full Address: EN 13, Afife, Viana do Castelo, 4900-012, Portugal
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionW
Ideal Wind DirectionE
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