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buarcos Surf Report

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Local time
07:27pm

Swell

Flat

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

18mph

19mph

Falling tide

Low

07:08pm

Weather

16°C

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

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Today 14 May

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 11s	Cross 15mph 15mph	Flat	15°C
4ft 10s	On 14mph 15mph	Flat	15°C
4ft 10s	On 12mph 13mph	Flat	15°C
4ft 10s	On 12mph 13mph	Flat	15°C
0-3ft 11s	Cross 14mph 15mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	Cross 17mph 18mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	Cross 19mph 20mph	Flat	16°C
Flat	Cross 20mph 21mph	Flat	15°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 10s	Cross 16mph 17mph	Flat	16°C
0-1ft 13s	Cross 17mph 18mph	Flat	16°C
1ft 13s	Cross 17mph 19mph	Flat	16°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 6s	2ft 11s	Cross 2mph 2mph	2ft 11s	16°C
3ft 9s	2ft 8s	On 6mph 6mph	2ft 8s	18°C
3ft 11s	2ft 11s	Cross 8mph 9mph	2ft 11s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 13s	1ft 6s	Cross 6mph 7mph	1ft 6s	20°C
5ft 13s	1ft 9s	On 8mph 9mph	1ft 9s	19°C
5ft 12s	1ft 13s	On 5mph 6mph	1ft 13s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 11s		Cross 11mph 11mph	Flat	17°C
4ft 11s		Cross 12mph 18mph	Flat	18°C
4ft 11s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 12mph 19mph	1-2ft 7s	18°C 0.08mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 10s	On 14mph 15mph	Flat	17°C 0.11mm/h
4ft 10s	On 12mph 13mph	Flat	17°C
4ft 9s	Cross 19mph 22mph	Flat	17°C 0.07mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 8s	1-2ft 10s	On 7mph 8mph	1-2ft 10s	17°C
3ft 9s	1ft 11s	On 9mph 11mph	1ft 11s	17°C
2ft 8s	2ft 10s	Cross 9mph 10mph	2ft 10s	17°C

Wednesday 21 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	1ft 12s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 12s	17°C
3ft 9s	1ft 12s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1ft 12s	18°C
2-3ft 9s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 8mph 9mph	1-2ft 11s	18°C

Thursday 22 May

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 10s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 9mph 9mph	1-2ft 7s	18°C
3ft 10s	2ft 9s	Cross 10mph 11mph	2ft 9s	18°C
2ft 10s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1-2ft 8s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 6s	2ft 9s	Cross 9mph 8mph	2ft 9s	17°C
2ft 6s	2ft 9s	Cross 10mph 11mph	2ft 9s	17°C
2ft 6s	2ft 9s	Cross 9mph 10mph	2ft 9s	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.

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Last updated: 14/05/25 12:00am

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