10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Porto Covo, Porto Covo, Alentejo, Portugal
Porto Covo is Alentejo's surf secret—a charming fishing village surrounded by stunning beaches and rocky coves that receive the same Atlantic swells as famous spots to the north but with a fraction of the crowds. The coastline offers multiple options for different conditions, from sheltered coves to exposed beach breaks. The slower pace of Alentejo life, incredible seafood, and uncrowded lineups make Porto Covo increasingly popular with surfers seeking Portugal's quality without the scene.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-10 with a score of 40/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 20/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 289° is 16° off optimal 305°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.8m is 1.3m from ideal 2.1m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 318° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Porto Covo. Either swell direction (289°), size (0.8m), or wind (14 km/h from 318°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 289° (WNW) at 10s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Perfect alignment: Swell from 304° is within 5° of optimal 305°.
Short period: 10s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 325° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Porto Covo. Either swell direction (304°), size (0.8m), or wind (14 km/h from 325°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 304° (NW) at 9.6s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 293° is 12° off optimal 305°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 9s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 331° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Porto Covo. Either swell direction (293°), size (0.6m), or wind (11 km/h from 331°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 293° (WNW) at 9.3s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 290° is 15° off optimal 305°, workable but not ideal.
Short period: 1s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 321° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Porto Covo. Either swell direction (290°), size (0.6m), or wind (12 km/h from 321°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 290° (WNW) at 1.3s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 285° is 20° off optimal 305°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 334° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Porto Covo. Either swell direction (285°), size (0.8m), or wind (14 km/h from 334°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 285° (WNW) at 9s period
Marginal size: 1.1m is 1.0m from ideal 2.1m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 285° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Porto Covo. Either swell direction (304°), size (1.1m), or wind (10 km/h from 285°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 304° (NW) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 315° is 10° off optimal 305°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.9m is 1.3m from ideal 2.1m.
Short period: 7s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 348° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Porto Covo. Either swell direction (315°), size (0.9m), or wind (9 km/h from 348°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 315° (NW) at 7s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 297° is 8° off optimal 305°, workable but not ideal.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 331° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Porto Covo. Either swell direction (297°), size (0.9m), or wind (13 km/h from 331°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 297° (WNW) at 10s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Good alignment: Swell from 299° is 6° off optimal 305°, still within prime range.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 326° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Porto Covo. Either swell direction (299°), size (1.1m), or wind (18 km/h from 326°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.1m (3.6ft) swell from 299° (WNW) at 9s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 328° is 23° off optimal 305°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 0.8m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 5s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 327° (NNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 30°-110°.
Poor conditions at Porto Covo. Either swell direction (328°), size (0.4m), or wind (17 km/h from 327°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 328° (NNW) at 5s period
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