Fao Surf Report & Forecast
Esposende, Portugal
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
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W
9
kt
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🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
3.2
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
3.2ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
6s
WIND GUSTS
9kt
AIR TEMP
13°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
3.1ft @
10s
10s
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 | POOR | 2.9ft | 11s | WNW | 20kt | N | 23kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 3ft | 11s | WNW | 18kt | N | 20kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 3ft | 11s | WNW | 17kt | N | 19kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 3ft | 11s | WNW | 17kt | N | 18kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | POOR | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 16kt | N | 17kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 14kt | N | 15kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 10s | WNW | 13kt | N | 13kt | 12°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 10s | WNW | 12kt | N | 12kt | 12°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 9s | NW | 11kt | N | 11kt | 12°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 3.2ft | 7s | NW | 10kt | N | 10kt | 12°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 3.2ft | 6s | NNW | 9kt | N | 9kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 7s | NW | 11kt | N | 11kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | POOR | 3.1ft | 8s | NW | 13kt | N | 13kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 14kt | NNW | 15kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 2.9ft | 10s | NW | 15kt | NNW | 17kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 2.9ft | 10s | NW | 15kt | NNW | 19kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 2.9ft | 9s | NW | 16kt | NNW | 21kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 2.9ft | 9s | NW | 16kt | NNW | 22kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | POOR | 2.9ft | 9s | NW | 17kt | NNW | 23kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 2.8ft | 9s | NW | 17kt | NNW | 24kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 3ft | 11s | NW | 16kt | NNW | 22kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 3.1ft | 12s | WNW | 15kt | NNW | 20kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 3.3ft | 13s | WNW | 14kt | N | 18kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 3.6ft | 13s | WNW | 10kt | N | 13kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
Saturday
Apr 4EXCELLENT17 excellent hours
🌊 3.9-6.3ft 💨 4-9kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Sunday
Apr 5FAIR1 excellent hours
🌊 5.2-7.7ft 💨 8-14kt 🌡️ 13-14°C
Monday
Apr 6EXCELLENT17 excellent hours
🌊 4.5-7.3ft 💨 4-10kt 🌡️ 14-16°C
Tuesday
Apr 7POOR1 good hours
🌊 4.0-13.8ft 💨 11-22kt 🌡️ 12-15°C
Wednesday
Apr 8POORCheck individual hours
🌊 8.5-13.5ft 💨 13-22kt 🌡️ 11-12°C
Thursday
Apr 9POORCheck individual hours
🌊 6.3-8.5ft 💨 16-28kt 🌡️ 12-14°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:4.4ft @ 11s
Wind Conditions:4-20kt N
Water Temperature:14-15°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Fao is an exposed reef break in Douro and Minho that offers fairly consistent surf year-round. The most favorable conditions are a Northwest groundswell with offshore winds from the East. The break provides good surf at all stages of the tide. The spot is uncrowded, even when it is working. Surfers should be aware of urchins, rips/undertow, and rocks. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in December.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Esposende | Town: Fão | County: Braga | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 4740-337 | Road: Rua Artur Aires | Full Address: Rua Artur Aires, Fão, Esposende, Braga, 4740-337, Portugal
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionNW
Ideal Wind DirectionE
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