Viana do Castelo Surf Report & Forecast
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Current Surf Conditions at Viana do Castelo
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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 | POOR | 2.9ft | 11s | WNW | 20kt | N | 24kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | POOR | 2.9ft | 11s | WNW | 19kt | N | 22kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | POOR | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 17kt | N | 20kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | POOR | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 16kt | N | 19kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 15kt | N | 17kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 14kt | N | 16kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 13kt | N | 15kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 13kt | N | 13kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 12kt | N | 12kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 11kt | N | 11kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 10kt | N | 10kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | FAIR | 3ft | 10s | WNW | 12kt | N | 12kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 2.9ft | 10s | WNW | 14kt | N | 14kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | POOR | 2.9ft | 10s | WNW | 16kt | NNW | 16kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | POOR | 2.9ft | 10s | WNW | 16kt | NNW | 18kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | POOR | 2.8ft | 10s | WNW | 16kt | NNW | 20kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 2.8ft | 9s | WNW | 17kt | NNW | 22kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | POOR | 2.7ft | 11s | WNW | 18kt | NNW | 24kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | POOR | 2.7ft | 13s | WNW | 19kt | NNW | 25kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 2.7ft | 14s | WNW | 19kt | NNW | 26kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 3ft | 14s | WNW | 19kt | NNW | 25kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 3.2ft | 14s | WNW | 18kt | NNW | 24kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 3.5ft | 14s | WNW | 17kt | NNW | 22kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 3.8ft | 13s | WNW | 14kt | N | 18kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
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Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Viana do Castelo is an exposed river break in North Portugal that offers fairly consistent surf and can work year-round, with both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a West swell (from a mix of groundswells and windswells) combined with offshore winds from the Northeast. The break provides good surf at all stages of the tide. The spot is often crowded, and surfers should be aware of dangerous rips. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in March.
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
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