Buarcos Surf Report & Forecast
Figueira da Foz, Portugal
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🌬️ WIND
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10
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🌊 SWELL
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6.4
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
6.4ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
13s
WIND GUSTS
14kt
AIR TEMP
14°C
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SWELL
SWELL
1.3ft @
7s
7s
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 | FAIR | 8.5ft | 13s | NW | 12kt | NE | 15kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 8.2ft | 13s | WNW | 12kt | NE | 14kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 8ft | 13s | WNW | 10kt | NE | 12kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7.9ft | 13s | NW | 8kt | NE | 10kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7.7ft | 13s | NW | 6kt | ENE | 7kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7.4ft | 13s | NW | 7kt | NE | 8kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 7.2ft | 13s | NW | 8kt | NE | 9kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 6.9ft | 13s | NW | 8kt | NNE | 9kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 6.7ft | 13s | NW | 9kt | NNE | 11kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 6.5ft | 13s | NW | 10kt | NNE | 13kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 6.4ft | 13s | NW | 10kt | NNE | 14kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 6.3ft | 12s | NW | 12kt | NNE | 15kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 6.1ft | 12s | NW | 14kt | N | 16kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 6ft | 12s | NW | 16kt | N | 17kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 5.9ft | 12s | NW | 14kt | N | 18kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 5.7ft | 12s | NW | 13kt | NNW | 18kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0.1mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 5.5ft | 12s | NW | 12kt | NNW | 18kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 5.5ft | 12s | NW | 11kt | NNW | 16kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 5.4ft | 12s | NW | 10kt | NNW | 14kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 5.3ft | 12s | NW | 9kt | N | 12kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0.2mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.6ft | 12s | NW | 8kt | NNE | 9kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5.9ft | 12s | NW | 6kt | NNE | 7kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0.1mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.2ft | 12s | NW | 5kt | NE | 5kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.1ft | 11s | NW | 7kt | ESE | 9kt | 16°C | 16°C | 0mm |
Friday
Apr 10GOOD3 excellent hours
🌊 6.0-7.2ft 💨 3-14kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Saturday
Apr 11POOR3 excellent hours
🌊 5.9-9.1ft 💨 4-37kt 🌡️ 12-14°C
Sunday
Apr 12POORCheck individual hours
🌊 9.6-12.6ft 💨 20-34kt 🌡️ 12-13°C
Monday
Apr 13FAIR3 good hours
🌊 6.4-12.2ft 💨 7-20kt 🌡️ 13-14°C
Tuesday
Apr 14EXCELLENT10 excellent hours
🌊 6.0-7.6ft 💨 4-15kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Wednesday
Apr 15FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 5.2-6.7ft 💨 13-18kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Forecast Summary
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Average Swell:6.6ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:3-16kt NE
Water Temperature:15-16°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Buarcos is an exposed point break in North Portugal that has inconsistent surf with no set seasonal pattern, featuring both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a West-Southwest swell from a mix of groundswells and windswells combined with offshore winds from the Northeast. When the surf is working, it can get crowded. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in January.
Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Figueira da Foz | Village: Buarcos | County: Coimbra | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 3080-450 | Road: Avenida Dom João II | Full Address: Avenida Dom João II, Serradinho, Buarcos, Figueira da Foz, Coimbra, 3080-450, Portugal
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionWSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE
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