Povoa do Varzim Surf Report & Forecast
Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
12
kt
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🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
7.5
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
7.5ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
13s
WIND GUSTS
12kt
AIR TEMP
13°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.6ft @
6s
6s
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 |
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| 12:00 AM | FAIR | 5.9ft | 12s | WNW | 12kt | N | 14kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 5.7ft | 12s | WNW | 13kt | N | 14kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | FAIR | 5.6ft | 12s | WNW | 13kt | N | 14kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 5.5ft | 12s | WNW | 13kt | N | 13kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 5.4ft | 12s | WNW | 12kt | N | 13kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 5.5ft | 12s | WNW | 12kt | N | 13kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 5.5ft | 12s | WNW | 12kt | N | 12kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 5.6ft | 12s | WNW | 12kt | N | 12kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | POOR | 6.2ft | 13s | WNW | 12kt | N | 12kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 6.9ft | 13s | WNW | 12kt | N | 12kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | FAIR | 7.5ft | 13s | WNW | 12kt | N | 12kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 7.6ft | 13s | WNW | 12kt | N | 13kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 7.8ft | 13s | WNW | 13kt | N | 13kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 7.9ft | 13s | NW | 13kt | N | 13kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 7.9ft | 13s | NW | 13kt | N | 13kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 8ft | 13s | WNW | 13kt | N | 14kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 8ft | 13s | WNW | 13kt | N | 14kt | 13°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 8ft | 13s | NW | 12kt | N | 14kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 8ft | 13s | NW | 12kt | N | 14kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 8ft | 13s | NW | 12kt | N | 14kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | FAIR | 7.9ft | 13s | NW | 11kt | N | 12kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 7.8ft | 13s | NW | 10kt | N | 11kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 7.8ft | 12s | NW | 9kt | N | 10kt | 14°C | 14°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 7.7ft | 12s | NW | 8kt | NNE | 8kt | 15°C | 14°C | 0mm |
Monday
Apr 6POOR7 excellent hours
🌊 4.2-7.5ft 💨 5-29kt 🌡️ 15-17°C
Tuesday
Apr 7POOR5 excellent hours
🌊 3.8-14.0ft 💨 3-20kt 🌡️ 10-15°C
Wednesday
Apr 8EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 9.2-13.9ft 💨 4-15kt 🌡️ 10-14°C
Thursday
Apr 9EXCELLENT15 excellent hours
🌊 5.4-8.9ft 💨 3-15kt 🌡️ 13-15°C
Friday
Apr 10EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 5.5-6.0ft 💨 2-14kt 🌡️ 14-16°C
Saturday
Apr 11POOR10 excellent hours
🌊 4.2-12.4ft 💨 3-42kt 🌡️ 10-14°C
Forecast Summary
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Average Swell:6.4ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:5-29kt N
Water Temperature:14°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Povoa do Varzim is an exposed beach and reef break in North Portugal that offers fairly consistent surf year-round, featuring both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a West swell (from windswells or groundswells) combined with offshore winds from the East. The break works best around high tide. Surfers should be aware of rocks and crowds. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in December.
Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: City: Póvoa de Varzim | Suburb: Bairro Piscatório | County: Porto | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 4490-428 | Road: Avenida dos Descobrimentos | Full Address: Molhe Norte da Barra de Póvoa de Varzim, Avenida dos Descobrimentos, Bairro Piscatório, Póvoa de Varzim, Porto, 4490-428, 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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