Vila Praia de Ancora Surf Report & Forecast
Vila Praia de Âncora, Portugal
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
6
kt
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🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
2.8
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
2.8ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
7s
WIND GUSTS
6kt
AIR TEMP
19°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1.2ft @
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 | GOOD | 2.8ft | 7s | W | 6kt | S | 6kt | 20°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 2.8ft | 7s | W | 6kt | S | 6kt | 20°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 2.8ft | 7s | W | 6kt | SSE | 6kt | 20°C | 22°C | 0.1mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | W | 6kt | SSE | 6kt | 19°C | 22°C | 0.1mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | W | 6kt | SE | 6kt | 19°C | 22°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | W | 6kt | SSE | 6kt | 19°C | 22°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | W | 7kt | SSE | 7kt | 19°C | 22°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | W | 7kt | S | 8kt | 19°C | 22°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | W | 7kt | S | 7kt | 19°C | 22°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | W | 6kt | S | 7kt | 19°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 2.8ft | 7s | W | 6kt | SSW | 6kt | 19°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 2.8ft | 7s | W | 5kt | SW | 5kt | 19°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.8ft | 7s | W | 5kt | SW | 5kt | 20°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.7ft | 7s | W | 4kt | WSW | 4kt | 20°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.7ft | 7s | W | 4kt | W | 5kt | 20°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 2.7ft | 7s | W | 5kt | W | 6kt | 20°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 7s | W | 5kt | WNW | 7kt | 21°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 7s | W | 5kt | NW | 6kt | 21°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 7s | W | 5kt | NW | 6kt | 21°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 7s | W | 5kt | NNW | 6kt | 21°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 7s | W | 6kt | NNW | 7kt | 20°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 7s | W | 7kt | N | 7kt | 20°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 7s | W | 7kt | N | 8kt | 20°C | 22°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 7s | W | 7kt | N | 8kt | 20°C | 22°C | 0mm |
Monday
Aug 10GOOD2 excellent hours
🌊 1.3-2.5ft 💨 5-11kt 🌡️ 18-20°C
Tuesday
Aug 11FAIR8 good hours
🌊 1.1-2.3ft 💨 3-13kt 🌡️ 19-20°C
Wednesday
Aug 12GOOD8 excellent hours
🌊 2.5-3.3ft 💨 2-10kt 🌡️ 19-20°C
Thursday
Aug 13FAIR9 good hours
🌊 2.2-4.2ft 💨 9-14kt 🌡️ 19-21°C
Friday
Aug 14EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-3.9ft 💨 2-12kt 🌡️ 19-22°C
Saturday
Aug 15GOOD7 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-3.4ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 20-22°C
Forecast Summary
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Average Swell:2.3ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:4-11kt S
Water Temperature:22°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Vila Praia de Ancora is an exposed river break in North Portugal that offers reliable surf and can work year-round. The most favorable conditions are a West swell (from both windswells and groundswells) combined with offshore winds from the Northeast. The break works best around low tide. The spot is often crowded, and surfers should be aware of crowds and pollution. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in September.
Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Vila Praia de Âncora | County: Viana do Castelo | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 4910-547 | Road: Caminho das Camboas | Full Address: Caminho das Camboas, Vila Praia de Âncora, Caminha, Viana do Castelo, 4910-547, 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 DirectionNE
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