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buarcos Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
06:55pm

Swell

2ft

Cross wind

Cross

14mph

22mph

Rising tide

High

07:07pm

Weather

19°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 17 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s		Cross 10mph 15mph	Flat	19°C
2ft 9s		Cross 10mph 15mph	Flat	19°C
2ft 9s		Cross 10mph 16mph	Flat	19°C
2ft 8s		Cross 12mph 17mph	Flat	19°C
2ft 8s		Cross 13mph 19mph	Flat	19°C
2ft 8s		Cross 13mph 21mph	Flat	19°C
2ft 8s		Cross 14mph 22mph	Flat	19°C
2ft 8s	1ft 9s	Cross 13mph 21mph	1ft 9s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s	1ft 8s	Cross 14mph 22mph	1ft 8s	19°C
1ft 6s	1ft 7s	Cross 16mph 24mph	1ft 7s	19°C
1ft 6s	1ft 7s	Cross 17mph 27mph	1ft 7s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 6s	Cross 19mph 29mph	1ft 6s	19°C
Flat	0-1ft 5s	Cross 18mph 28mph	0-1ft 5s	19°C
Flat		Cross 19mph 29mph	Flat	19°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	Cross 21mph 31mph	Flat	19°C
Flat	Cross 22mph 35mph	Flat	19°C
Flat	Cross 20mph 36mph	Flat	19°C

Thursday 21 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 14s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 16mph 23mph	0-1ft 12s	19°C
2ft 15s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 19mph 28mph	0-1ft 10s	19°C
2-3ft 14s	1ft 10s	Cross 18mph 31mph	1ft 10s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 11s	0-2ft 8s	Cross 11mph 13mph	0-2ft 8s	19°C
4ft 10s		Cross 14mph 19mph	Flat	19°C
3ft 10s		Cross 15mph 24mph	Flat	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 9s		Cross 16mph 28mph	Flat	19°C
2ft 9s		Cross 19mph 33mph	Flat	19°C
2ft 9s	1ft 18s	Cross 19mph 33mph	1ft 18s	19°C

Sunday 24 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-5ft 22s	3ft 15s	Cross 22mph 24mph	3ft 15s	18°C
5-6ft 23s	3-4ft 13s	Cross 22mph 27mph	3-4ft 13s	19°C
7ft 22s	4ft 13s	Cross 22mph 33mph	4ft 13s	19°C

Monday 25 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 17s	3-4ft 11s	Off 11mph 13mph	3-4ft 11s	19°C
9ft 16s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 16mph 21mph	2-3ft 11s	19°C
9ft 16s	2ft 9s	Off 16mph 25mph	2ft 9s	19°C

Tuesday 26 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 13s	1ft 8s	Cross 16mph 24mph	1ft 8s	19°C
6ft 13s	1ft 8s	Cross 19mph 29mph	1ft 8s	19°C
6ft 13s	1-2ft 6s	Cross 22mph 34mph	1-2ft 6s	19°C

Historical data

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.