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Tijdzone:
Europe/Lisbon
Wind: SN UNITY Atmos
(20260316 06z)
Golven: SN UNITY WAVE
(20260316 06z)

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Swell 1Swell 2Swell 3Wind waves

Espinho Surf Forecast Eigenschappen

Swell venster
ZW - NW
(Beste uit NW)
Swell hoogte
2ft - 10ft
Swell breekt over
Zand
Golfrichtingen
Rechts
Wind venster
O - O
(Offshore uit O)
Werkende getijden
Laag, Mid
Niveau
Gevorderde
Seizoenen
Herfst
Boardtypes
Shortboard, Fish, Longboard, Bodyboard

Espinho Surf Forecast Gids

Espinho is a well-known surf spot located in northern Portugal. This beach is lively and attracts a mix of surfers from the local area and visitors. While it has great waves, it can also get crowded, especially during the summer months, so be prepared for some competition in the lineup.

The main draw here is the right-hander that breaks off the rocky groyne in front of the casino, often referred to as Casino Right. It stands out for its long, powerful walling ride, especially during a decent Northwest swell. The wave can handle sizes from about 1.2 meters to over 3 meters (4 ft to 10 ft), becoming more challenging as the swell fills in. The best times to surf are during low to mid tide while the ideal wind direction is from the East. This spot is suitable for intermediate surfers looking to test their skills as it can get hollow and requires a solid paddle, especially once the swell is over shoulder height. You can ride shortboards, fish, longboards, or even bodyboards here.

Accessing the beach can be tricky due to limited street parking, but there's a car park near the break by the Tourist Information Office. As you settle in for a session, remember that while the main spot can be competitive, the rest of the beach may offer a more relaxed vibe. If you visit between September and November, youโ€™ll likely find the best conditions for surfing.

Confidence

Confidence tells you how much the weather models agree on the forecast.

  • High confidence: Models agree closely; forecast is reliable.
  • Medium confidence: Some disagreement; conditions may shift slightly.
  • Low confidence: Models diverge; treat forecast with caution.

We calculate the wind confidence by comparing wind speed, gust and direction from multiple models (like GFS, ECMWF, Arome, and Harmonie) and seeing how closely they match. For wave certainty we compare height, period and direction, also on multiple models. They are weighted, meaning that some models count more than others, depending on how good they are for a certain spot.

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Welcome! If youโ€™re new to surf forecasting, check out this quick guide.

Forecast Table

The forecast table (the section on the page with all the numbers) is designed to pack as much information in the screen as possible. Although intimidating at first, it will help you make informed decisions about the waves faster, trust me :D. The table consists of roughly four sections, time and predictions, wind, waves, and tides:

๐Ÿ”ฎ Time and predictions section

Here we show the forecast thour and the overall surf quality prediction. This is determined based on the wave, wind and tide quality prediction. These individual predictions can be found on the forecast map.

๐Ÿ’จ Wind section

The first row on the table (with the ๐Ÿ’จ icon) shows wind speed, direction and gust. The more the wind speed the more aggressive the color (from blue, green, orange to red).

๐ŸŒŠ Wave section

The waves section consists of three rows, one for wave height and direction, one for period and one for wave energy. Our algorithm choices the "dominant wave". This is normally the first swell partition, but with heavy local storms it displays the wind waves. If that's the case, we display the numbers in italic and in gray.

๐ŸŒ’ Tide section

The tide section consists of a row with the actual heights per hour (measured at the half hour) and a table that displays the flow of the tide and the extremes (lows and highs).

Forecast map

The forecast map consists of arrows. These arrows represent all wave partitions (swell partitions and wind wave partition) and the wind. This allows you to see things like: a secondary swell or wind waves messes up the surf, or the wind is just a tick offshore so very surfable. Click a metric label in the bottom left to bring that arrow to the front โ€” handy when arrows overlap.

Forecast Cheat Sheet

Short on time? Focus on wave energy. Itโ€™s the best single metric to gauge how big and powerful the waves will be.

Click any table cell to jump to that forecast hour. The map will update with forecast arrows, so you can see if wind and swell direction are lining up.

Use the table sidebar to switch units for height and speed.

Log your surf sessions to compare forecasts with real sessions and sharpen future predictions.

Models and Updates

Surfnerd blends multiple global and local wind and swell models using advanced interpolation and spatial techniques to create an "ensemble" forecast. Forecasts are refreshed hourly.

Surf Predictions

Our AI-driven algorithm scores surf quality, shown by green, orange, and gray dots. Each forecast hour is rated for wind, swell, and tide quality, then combined into an overall score. Hereโ€™s the scale:

Perfect
Good
Average
Bad or No Data

Session logs also feed the algorithm โ€” the more you log, the smarter your forecasts get.

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