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buarcos Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:52am

Swell

4ft

12s

Offshore wind

Off

13mph

23mph

Falling tide

Low

09:12am

Weather

10°C

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	1ft 5s	Off 12mph 22mph	1ft 5s	10°C
4ft 12s	0-1ft 4s	Off 13mph 23mph	0-1ft 4s	10°C
4ft 12s	0-1ft 4s	Off 12mph 22mph	0-1ft 4s	9°C
4ft 12s	2ft 8s	Cross 12mph 20mph	2ft 8s	10°C
4ft 11s	1ft 15s	Cross 9mph 11mph	1ft 15s	13°C
4ft 11s	1ft 15s	Cross 7mph 7mph	1ft 15s	13°C
4ft 11s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 6mph 7mph	1-2ft 15s	13°C
4ft 12s	2-4ft 14s	Cross 8mph 8mph	2-4ft 14s	12°C

Today 19 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-8ft 17s	3-5ft 10s	Cross 15mph 20mph	3-5ft 10s	10°C 0.05mm/h
9ft 16s	2-4ft 10s	Cross 18mph 26mph	2-4ft 10s	11°C 0.12mm/h
9-10ft 16s	4-5ft 16s	Cross 20mph 29mph	4-5ft 16s	12°C 0.27mm/h

Tommorrow 20 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-9ft 14s	3-4ft 11s	Cross 27mph 36mph	3-4ft 11s	12°C
6-7ft 14s	2-3ft 6s	Cross 28mph 38mph	2-3ft 6s	12°C 0.25mm/h
6ft 13s	3ft 7s	Off 28mph 39mph	3ft 7s	12°C 1.02mm/h

Tuesday 21 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-8ft 14s	3ft 8s	Cross 19mph 28mph	3ft 8s	14°C 5.72mm/h
8-9ft 14s	2-3ft 12s	Cross 16mph 23mph	2-3ft 12s	15°C 0.52mm/h
9ft 14s	1-3ft 12s	Cross 12mph 18mph	1-3ft 12s	15°C 0.11mm/h

Wednesday 22 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8-9ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 24mph 37mph	1ft 12s	15°C 0.23mm/h
6-9ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 25mph 37mph	1ft 12s	16°C 0.44mm/h
3-5ft 12s	1ft 13s	Cross 23mph 34mph	1ft 13s	16°C 0.42mm/h

Thursday 23 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7ft 10s	2ft 11s	Cross 17mph 26mph	2ft 11s	15°C 0.57mm/h
2-6ft 13s	2ft 11s	Cross 14mph 21mph	2ft 11s	16°C 0.22mm/h
Flat	1-2ft 12s	On 15mph 19mph	1-2ft 12s	15°C 0.22mm/h

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 11s	2ft 14s	Cross 13mph 16mph	2ft 14s	14°C
2ft 15s	2ft 13s	Cross 18mph 24mph	2ft 13s	14°C
2-5ft 12s	1-3ft 11s	Cross 22mph 30mph	1-3ft 11s	15°C

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
18-19ft 16s	2ft 7s	Cross 18mph 20mph	2ft 7s	14°C 0.22mm/h
19ft 16s	1ft 7s	Cross 21mph 22mph	1ft 7s	14°C 0.41mm/h
18-19ft 16s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 24mph 27mph	1-2ft 7s	13°C 0.2mm/h

Sunday 26 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
17ft 15s	2ft 7s	On 15mph 17mph	2ft 7s	12°C 0.21mm/h
17ft 15s	3ft 9s	On 12mph 12mph	3ft 9s	12°C 0.37mm/h
16ft 15s	4ft 11s	Cross 15mph 17mph	4ft 11s	12°C 0.29mm/h

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
14-15ft 15s	3ft 10s	Cross 15mph 16mph	3ft 10s	14°C
13ft 15s	1-3ft 14s	Cross 16mph 18mph	1-3ft 14s	14°C 0.09mm/h
12ft 14s	0-1ft 23s	Cross 17mph 21mph	0-1ft 23s	14°C 0.38mm/h

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.