buarcos Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:08am

Swell

13ft

16s

Onshore wind

On

10mph

12mph

Rising tide

High

07:31am

Weather

13°C

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 22 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	14-15ft 16s	1ft 9s	On 11mph 14mph	1ft 9s	13°C 0.35mm/h
	14ft 16s	1ft 10s	On 12mph 15mph	1ft 10s	13°C 0.62mm/h
	13ft 16s	1ft 10s	On 10mph 12mph	1ft 10s	13°C 0.71mm/h
	13ft 15s	1ft 11s	Cross 8mph 9mph	1ft 11s	13°C 0.45mm/h
	12ft 15s	1ft 12s	Cross 8mph 9mph	1ft 12s	14°C
	12ft 15s	1-5ft 13s	Cross 9mph 10mph	1-5ft 13s	14°C
	12ft 15s	7ft 9s	Cross 9mph 11mph	7ft 9s	13°C
	12ft 14s	4-7ft 10s	Off 9mph 10mph	4-7ft 10s	13°C

Today 23 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	9-10ft 13s	2-4ft 10s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2-4ft 10s	11°C
	8-9ft 13s	1ft 11s	On 4mph 4mph	1ft 11s	12°C
	7-8ft 13s	1-2ft 20s	On 5mph 5mph	1-2ft 20s	13°C

Tommorrow 24 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	12-13ft 18s	2-3ft 22s	Cross 10mph 12mph	2-3ft 22s	13°C
	13ft 17s	4-5ft 19s	Cross 12mph 15mph	4-5ft 19s	14°C
	13ft 17s	2-6ft 17s	Cross 14mph 18mph	2-6ft 17s	14°C

Tuesday 25 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	10ft 14s	2-4ft 15s	Cross 12mph 13mph	2-4ft 15s	14°C 0.06mm/h
	9ft 14s	1-2ft 14s	Cross 14mph 14mph	1-2ft 14s	14°C 0.09mm/h
	9ft 14s	1-2ft 16s	Cross 20mph 21mph	1-2ft 16s	13°C

Wednesday 26 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	7ft 12s	2-4ft 12s	Cross 18mph 21mph	2-4ft 12s	12°C
	6ft 12s	4-5ft 12s	Cross 16mph 18mph	4-5ft 12s	12°C
	5ft 12s	5ft 12s	Cross 18mph 19mph	5ft 12s	13°C

Thursday 27 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-5ft 11s	3-4ft 11s	Cross 8mph 8mph	3-4ft 11s	11°C
	5ft 11s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 9mph 11mph	2-3ft 11s	13°C
	5ft 11s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 10mph 12mph	2-3ft 11s	13°C

Friday 28 Feb

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 10s	2ft 15s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2ft 15s	11°C
	4ft 10s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 7mph 7mph	2-3ft 14s	12°C
	4ft 10s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 8mph 9mph	2-3ft 14s	13°C

Saturday 01 Mar

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-6ft 18s	3ft 12s	Cross 23mph 27mph	3ft 12s	13°C 0.15mm/h
	7-8ft 12s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 25mph 28mph	2-3ft 9s	13°C 0.11mm/h
	9-10ft 13s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 27mph 30mph	1-2ft 12s	13°C 0.05mm/h

Sunday 02 Mar

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	11-12ft 14s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 14mph 18mph	1-2ft 15s	12°C
	10-11ft 13s	2-4ft 14s	Cross 11mph 14mph	2-4ft 14s	12°C
	9ft 13s	3-6ft 14s	Cross 10mph 14mph	3-6ft 14s	13°C

Monday 03 Mar

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5-6ft 12s	3-5ft 12s	Cross 11mph 13mph	3-5ft 12s	14°C 0.09mm/h
	6ft 12s	3ft 11s	Cross 11mph 14mph	3ft 11s	15°C 0.1mm/h
	6-7ft 12s	2-3ft 9s	On 10mph 11mph	2-3ft 9s	15°C 0.09mm/h

Location guide

In the beautiful town of Buarcos, Portugal, surfers can find a truly exquisite surfing scenario that can leave even the seasoned wave-catchers in absolute awe. Facing the Atlantic Ocean, Buarcos proudly presents an arena ripe for surfing enthusiasts alike. Buarcos boasts a long right-hand point break, quite extraordinary in its kind and a rarity along the European coastline. When the conditions align just right, the point can produce rides of up to 200 meters long, making it a surfer's paradise. Add to this wonder, the swell direction that is mostly from the west and northwest, creating favorable conditions for surfers to fully enjoy the waves. It's crucial to note that the primary wave type of Buarcos is the "point break". This implies that the waves break around a point that juts out from the coastline. It means the waves are more predictable, giving surfers an advantage to catch long rides. However, Buarcos isn't just for the experts. The breaks are forgiving enough to give the budding surfers a welcoming challenge. The surfing dynamics at Buarcos offer an environment that’s largely consistent throughout the year. The optimal period, however, to explore the waves in this area lies between Autumn to Spring. Then, the Atlantic winds can create swells that range between 3ft to 8ft. The summer surf usually tends to be a bit on the mellower side, but can still provide a pleasurable experience for learners and novices. Buarcos doesn’t merely offer a stunning surfing spot, but also a promise of a versatile adventure for surfers of all competence levels. Provided that one keeps their wits about them regarding the sea’s temperament and respects the local surf culture, the surfing conditions at Buarcos, Portugal, present an unforgettable expedition that is truly magnificent in every sense.

Last updated: 22/02/25 12:00am