When should you surf Vila Praia de Âncora today?
There is no good window left today: the next one comes tomorrow, around 7h20, with a 68/100 score. Always check wind, tide and your level before paddling out.
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Vila Praia de Âncora surf today, Friday 16 October
Session score, waves, wind, tide and best time today for Vila Praia de Âncora (Viano de Castelo).
Best score today
209h
Now
—16:00
Waves
1.9 m
11 s
Wind
13 km/h
Sideshore · N
Tide
▲ 06:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 19:00
range 1.7 m
Light
07:48 → 18:52
Best windows today
7h200/100
1.9 m · 11 s · 10 km/h
8h0/100
1.9 m · 11 s · 10 km/h
9h20/100
1.9 m · 11 s · 11 km/h
Hour-by-hour forecast
| Hour | Score | Waves | Wind | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 00:00 | — | 1.8 m · 11 s | 14 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 01:00 | — | 1.8 m · 11 s | 13 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 02:00 | — | 1.8 m · 11 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 03:00 | — | 1.8 m · 11 s | 12 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 04:00 | — | 1.9 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 05:00 | — | 1.9 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 06:00 | — | 1.9 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 07:00 | — | 1.9 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 08:00 | — | 1.9 m · 11 s | 10 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 09:00 | 20 | 1.9 m · 11 s | 11 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 10:00 | — | 1.9 m · 11 s | 12 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 11:00 | — | 1.9 m · 11 s | 13 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 12:00 | — | 1.9 m · 11 s | 14 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 13:00 | — | 1.8 m · 11 s | 16 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 14:00 | — | 1.8 m · 11 s | 16 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 15:00 | — | 1.8 m · 11 s | 16 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 16:00 | — | 1.8 m · 10 s | 18 km/h · NW | tide rising ↑ |
| 17:00 | — | 1.8 m · 10 s | 17 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 18:00 | — | 1.8 m · 10 s | 15 km/h · N | tide rising ↑ |
| 19:00 | — | 1.8 m · 10 s | 13 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 20:00 | — | 1.8 m · 10 s | 14 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 21:00 | — | 1.8 m · 10 s | 14 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 22:00 | — | 1.8 m · 10 s | 13 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
| 23:00 | — | 1.9 m · 10 s | 11 km/h · N | tide falling ↓ |
Today FAQs
What is the tide at Vila Praia de Âncora today?
Today's main tide markers are ▲ 06:00 · ▼ 12:00 · ▲ 19:00. The right window also depends on the bank and swell direction.
Is Vila Praia de Âncora suitable for beginners today?
Check the score, effective wave size and wind. If swell or current is building, choose a surf school or a more sheltered spot than Vila Praia de Âncora.