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buarcos Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
04:23am

Swell

5ft

11s

Cross wind

Cross

9mph

12mph

Falling tide

Low

08:26am

Weather

15°C

16°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 05 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 12s	1-2ft 10s	Off 9mph 12mph	1-2ft 10s	15°C
5ft 11s	2ft 9s	Cross 9mph 12mph	2ft 9s	15°C
4-5ft 11s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 5mph 6mph	1-2ft 9s	14°C
4ft 11s	2ft 9s	Cross 5mph 6mph	2ft 9s	14°C
2-4ft 13s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 7mph 10mph	1-2ft 9s	15°C
1ft 14s	1ft 9s	Cross 8mph 11mph	1ft 9s	16°C
1ft 10s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 8mph 11mph	1-2ft 12s	16°C
1-3ft 10s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 6mph 9mph	2-3ft 13s	15°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 12s	2ft 19s	Off 4mph 5mph	2ft 19s	14°C
6ft 12s	1-3ft 19s	Cross 5mph 7mph	1-3ft 19s	15°C
6ft 12s		Off 7mph 9mph	Flat	16°C

Tommorrow 07 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 11s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 29mph 31mph	2-3ft 13s	15°C
5ft 11s	3ft 14s	Cross 31mph 34mph	3ft 14s	15°C
6ft 11s	3ft 14s	Cross 33mph 36mph	3ft 14s	15°C

Sunday 08 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 10s	2-3ft 15s	Cross 28mph 37mph	2-3ft 15s	12°C
9ft 10s	3-4ft 14s	Cross 26mph 29mph	3-4ft 14s	13°C
4-9ft 10s	3-4ft 11s	Cross 23mph 24mph	3-4ft 11s	14°C

Monday 09 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3-8ft 15s		Cross 29mph 33mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	0-1ft 18s	Cross 28mph 30mph	0-1ft 18s	13°C
0-3ft 15s	1ft 16s	Cross 26mph 28mph	1ft 16s	13°C

Tuesday 10 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 16s	1ft 15s	Cross 18mph 23mph	1ft 15s	10°C
1ft 14s	1ft 15s	Cross 19mph 22mph	1ft 15s	12°C
1-2ft 14s	1-2ft 14s	Cross 20mph 20mph	1-2ft 14s	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 8s	2ft 13s	Cross 5mph 5mph	2ft 13s	9°C
4-5ft 8s	2ft 13s	Cross 4mph 4mph	2ft 13s	9°C
2-4ft 11s	2ft 13s	Cross 9mph 9mph	2ft 13s	10°C

Thursday 12 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 15s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 21mph 25mph	1-2ft 12s	8°C
Flat	1-2ft 13s	Off 19mph 21mph	1-2ft 13s	10°C
0-1ft 15s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 15mph 17mph	0-1ft 15s	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	2ft 11s	Off 8mph 9mph	2ft 11s	8°C
0-2ft 14s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 11mph 14mph	1-2ft 12s	10°C
1-2ft 12s		Cross 15mph 18mph	Flat	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 13s	Cross 20mph 22mph	1ft 13s	13°C
Flat	1ft 12s	Cross 19mph 21mph	1ft 12s	13°C
Flat	1ft 11s	Cross 18mph 20mph	1ft 11s	13°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.

buarcos Surf Report

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Last updated: 05/12/24 12:00am

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