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buarcos Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
09:39pm

Swell

3ft

11s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

5mph

Rising tide

High

02:01am

Weather

16°C

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 31 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 11s	2-3ft 11s	Off 7mph 12mph	2-3ft 11s	14°C
4-5ft 11s	3ft 12s	Cross 8mph 11mph	3ft 12s	14°C
4ft 11s	3ft 11s	Cross 8mph 10mph	3ft 11s	15°C
4ft 11s	1-2ft 13s	Off 7mph 10mph	1-2ft 13s	18°C
4ft 11s	0-1ft 16s	Cross 7mph 9mph	0-1ft 16s	19°C
4ft 11s	1ft 17s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1ft 17s	18°C
3-4ft 11s	1ft 16s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 16s	16°C
3ft 11s	2ft 15s	Cross 4mph 4mph	2ft 15s	15°C

Today 01 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 10mph 13mph	0-1ft 5s	16°C
4ft 12s	1ft 11s	Cross 14mph 17mph	1ft 11s	16°C 0.31mm/h
4ft 12s	1ft 13s	Cross 12mph 18mph	1ft 13s	15°C 0.38mm/h

Tommorrow 02 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	1-3ft 9s	Cross 29mph 32mph	1-3ft 9s	13°C 1.76mm/h
4ft 11s	0-2ft 14s	Cross 23mph 27mph	0-2ft 14s	13°C 0.76mm/h
4ft 11s	1-3ft 10s	Cross 21mph 24mph	1-3ft 10s	14°C 0.22mm/h

Thursday 03 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-7ft 11s	3ft 12s	Cross 20mph 27mph	3ft 12s	15°C 0.25mm/h
6ft 11s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 20mph 28mph	2-3ft 11s	16°C 0.34mm/h
5-6ft 11s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 24mph 34mph	2-3ft 11s	15°C 2.96mm/h

Friday 04 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 10s	2ft 10s	Cross 35mph 42mph	2ft 10s	14°C 0.34mm/h
2ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 30mph 37mph	1ft 10s	14°C 0.23mm/h
1-2ft 10s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 22mph 27mph	1-2ft 10s	15°C 0.36mm/h

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 8s	3ft 8s	Cross 11mph 13mph	3ft 8s	14°C
3ft 8s	3ft 7s	Cross 8mph 10mph	3ft 7s	16°C
3ft 8s	2ft 7s	On 10mph 12mph	2ft 7s	15°C

Sunday 06 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
3ft 8s	2ft 12s	Cross 11mph 14mph	2ft 12s	15°C 0.09mm/h
3ft 8s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 10mph 12mph	2-3ft 13s	16°C 0.21mm/h
3ft 9s	3ft 11s	Cross 9mph 11mph	3ft 11s	16°C 0.12mm/h

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 12s	Cross 11mph 18mph	Flat	16°C
5ft 12s	Cross 11mph 17mph	Flat	16°C 0.07mm/h
2-4ft 12s	Cross 19mph 25mph	Flat	16°C 0.61mm/h

Tuesday 08 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 11s	3-5ft 16s	Cross 13mph 20mph	3-5ft 16s	16°C 0.84mm/h
7-9ft 14s	1-4ft 14s	Cross 12mph 18mph	1-4ft 14s	16°C 0.62mm/h
9ft 15s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 11mph 16mph	1-2ft 12s	15°C 0.12mm/h

Wednesday 09 Apr

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 13s	3-4ft 14s	Cross 10mph 10mph	3-4ft 14s	14°C 0.05mm/h
9ft 13s	3ft 11s	Cross 9mph 9mph	3ft 11s	14°C
9ft 13s	3ft 8s	Cross 8mph 8mph	3ft 8s	14°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.