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buarcos Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:56pm

Swell

7ft

13s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

21mph

25mph

Rising tide

High

06:58pm

Weather

18°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 11s	3-4ft 8s	Cross 15mph 23mph	3-4ft 8s	19°C
6ft 11s	2-4ft 13s	Cross 15mph 25mph	2-4ft 13s	19°C
6-7ft 11s	3ft 13s	Cross 16mph 27mph	3ft 13s	19°C
7ft 11s	2-3ft 13s	Off 20mph 28mph	2-3ft 13s	18°C
7ft 12s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 22mph 26mph	2-3ft 14s	18°C
9-11ft 14s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 22mph 29mph	2-3ft 13s	18°C
10-11ft 14s	1ft 12s	Cross 20mph 29mph	1ft 12s	18°C
10-11ft 13s	2-4ft 13s	Cross 18mph 26mph	2-4ft 13s	18°C

Today 16 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8ft 12s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1-2ft 11s	18°C
8ft 12s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 12mph 14mph	1-2ft 12s	18°C
7ft 12s	2ft 11s	Cross 13mph 19mph	2ft 11s	18°C

Tommorrow 17 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 10s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 10mph 12mph	2-3ft 9s	18°C
4-5ft 10s	0-2ft 15s	Cross 12mph 16mph	0-2ft 15s	19°C
4ft 10s	0-1ft 16s	Off 14mph 19mph	0-1ft 16s	19°C

Thursday 18 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 12s	0-1ft 17s	Off 8mph 8mph	0-1ft 17s	18°C
5ft 11s	1ft 15s	Cross 11mph 13mph	1ft 15s	19°C
5ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1ft 12s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 10s	2ft 10s	Off 6mph 6mph	2ft 10s	20°C
4ft 9s	2ft 9s	On 7mph 8mph	2ft 9s	20°C
3ft 9s	2ft 9s	Cross 7mph 7mph	2ft 9s	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 8s	2ft 12s	Cross 8mph 8mph	2ft 12s	20°C
3ft 8s	2ft 12s	On 10mph 11mph	2ft 12s	20°C
3ft 8s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1-2ft 12s	20°C

Sunday 21 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 12s	1ft 10s	Off 14mph 19mph	1ft 10s	19°C
7ft 12s	1ft 11s	Cross 18mph 21mph	1ft 11s	19°C
7ft 12s	0-1ft 10s	Off 19mph 23mph	0-1ft 10s	18°C

Monday 22 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 11s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 15mph 15mph	0-1ft 10s	17°C 0.33mm/h
6-7ft 11s	1ft 13s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1ft 13s	16°C 0.79mm/h
6ft 11s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 14mph 16mph	0-1ft 12s	17°C 0.64mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 11s	0-1ft 12s	On 13mph 13mph	0-1ft 12s	17°C
0-4ft 12s		Cross 14mph 14mph	Flat	18°C
2-5ft 12s		Cross 14mph 15mph	Flat	18°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	Off 3mph 3mph	Flat	17°C
3ft 10s	Cross 2mph 2mph	Flat	17°C
2-3ft 10s	On 2mph 2mph	Flat	18°C

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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.

buarcos Surf Report

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Last updated: 15/09/25 12:00am

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