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buarcos Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:15pm

Swell

3ft

10s

Cross wind

Cross

16mph

26mph

Falling tide

Low

07:37pm

Weather

20°C

19°C

2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 27 Jun

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-3ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 10mph 18mph	2ft 10s	19°C
3ft 10s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 12mph 19mph	1-2ft 10s	19°C
3ft 10s	1ft 12s	Cross 12mph 17mph	1ft 12s	19°C
3ft 9s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 14mph 18mph	0-1ft 12s	19°C
3ft 9s	1ft 12s	Cross 16mph 23mph	1ft 12s	20°C
3ft 10s	1ft 12s	Cross 16mph 26mph	1ft 12s	20°C
3ft 10s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 14mph 24mph	1-2ft 11s	19°C
3-4ft 9s	2ft 11s	Cross 14mph 23mph	2ft 11s	19°C

Today 28 Jun

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 10s	1-3ft 11s	Cross 11mph 13mph	1-3ft 11s	19°C
5ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 13mph 17mph	1ft 11s	20°C
5ft 10s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 13mph 18mph	1-2ft 11s	20°C

Tommorrow 29 Jun

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 9s	1-3ft 14s	Cross 11mph 12mph	1-3ft 14s	20°C
3-4ft 11s	1-2ft 14s	Cross 14mph 19mph	1-2ft 14s	20°C
3-4ft 11s	2ft 13s	Cross 17mph 25mph	2ft 13s	20°C

Monday 30 Jun

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 10s	1-2ft 8s	Cross 12mph 14mph	1-2ft 8s	20°C
4ft 10s	1ft 8s	Cross 18mph 24mph	1ft 8s	20°C
4ft 10s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 20mph 33mph	1-2ft 7s	20°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 9s	3ft 8s	Cross 18mph 25mph	3ft 8s	19°C
3ft 9s	0-2ft 12s	Cross 18mph 28mph	0-2ft 12s	19°C
2ft 9s		Cross 18mph 29mph	Flat	19°C

Wednesday 02 Jul

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-6ft 8s	2ft 9s	On 16mph 21mph	2ft 9s	19°C
2-3ft 8s	0-2ft 10s	Cross 16mph 23mph	0-2ft 10s	19°C
4-8ft 10s		Cross 14mph 23mph	Flat	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 8s	1ft 9s	On 12mph 16mph	1ft 9s	19°C
5ft 8s	1ft 9s	On 15mph 19mph	1ft 9s	19°C
5ft 8s	1ft 12s	On 19mph 23mph	1ft 12s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-5ft 8s	1-2ft 10s	On 25mph 28mph	1-2ft 10s	18°C
4ft 7s	1-2ft 9s	On 25mph 31mph	1-2ft 9s	18°C
4ft 8s	1ft 9s	On 25mph 34mph	1ft 9s	19°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat		Cross 14mph 16mph	Flat	18°C
1ft 10s	0-1ft 11s	On 13mph 15mph	0-1ft 11s	18°C
1ft 10s	1ft 10s	On 12mph 13mph	1ft 10s	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2-4ft 8s	1ft 9s	Cross 11mph 13mph	1ft 9s	19°C
3-4ft 8s	1ft 9s	Cross 14mph 17mph	1ft 9s	19°C
4ft 8s	1ft 9s	Cross 12mph 15mph	1ft 9s	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.