buarcos Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
10:24pm

Swell

5ft

11s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

7mph

9mph

Falling tide

Low

11:12pm

Weather

14°C

15°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 20 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	9-16ft 12s	3ft 9s	On 26mph 32mph	3ft 9s	14°C 0.32mm/h
	14-15ft 12s	1-3ft 11s	On 19mph 23mph	1-3ft 11s	14°C 0.36mm/h
	4-10ft 12s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 22mph 26mph	2-3ft 11s	14°C 0.66mm/h
	6-10ft 12s	2-3ft 11s	On 23mph 25mph	2-3ft 11s	14°C 0.3mm/h
	9-10ft 11s	2ft 11s	On 18mph 18mph	2ft 11s	14°C
	6-8ft 11s	3-5ft 11s	On 14mph 14mph	3-5ft 11s	14°C
	5-6ft 11s	5ft 11s	On 10mph 11mph	5ft 11s	14°C
	5ft 11s	4-5ft 11s	Cross 6mph 8mph	4-5ft 11s	14°C

Today 21 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 8mph 9mph	2ft 10s	14°C 1.12mm/h
	4ft 8s	2ft 10s	Cross 9mph 10mph	2ft 10s	14°C 0.25mm/h
	3ft 7s	2ft 10s	Cross 14mph 14mph	2ft 10s	15°C

Tommorrow 22 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 10s	3ft 14s	Cross 19mph 21mph	3ft 14s	14°C
	5ft 10s	3-4ft 13s	Cross 18mph 20mph	3-4ft 13s	15°C
	4-5ft 10s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 18mph 21mph	2-3ft 14s	15°C

Wednesday 23 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 10mph 10mph	2ft 10s	15°C
	4ft 9s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 14mph 15mph	1-2ft 13s	15°C
	4ft 9s	1-2ft 14s	Cross 16mph 19mph	1-2ft 14s	15°C

Thursday 24 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 13s	1ft 17s	Cross 12mph 15mph	1ft 17s	15°C
	5ft 13s	2ft 16s	Cross 15mph 19mph	2ft 16s	16°C
	5ft 12s	2-3ft 16s	Cross 15mph 21mph	2-3ft 16s	16°C

Friday 25 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6-7ft 14s	1-4ft 10s	Cross 18mph 22mph	1-4ft 10s	15°C
	6ft 14s	1ft 11s	Cross 21mph 24mph	1ft 11s	15°C
	6ft 13s	1ft 11s	Cross 22mph 28mph	1ft 11s	15°C

Saturday 26 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 13s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 15mph 16mph	2-3ft 9s	15°C
	6ft 12s	0-1ft 15s	Cross 18mph 21mph	0-1ft 15s	15°C
	5-6ft 12s	0-1ft 16s	Cross 17mph 23mph	0-1ft 16s	16°C

Sunday 27 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 11s	2ft 6s	Off 6mph 6mph	2ft 6s	17°C
	4ft 11s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 10mph 10mph	1-2ft 10s	17°C
	4ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 11mph 13mph	1ft 12s	17°C

Monday 28 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 10s	2ft 6s	Cross 19mph 23mph	2ft 6s	15°C
	3ft 10s	1ft 7s	Cross 20mph 26mph	1ft 7s	15°C
	3ft 10s		Cross 22mph 28mph	Flat	15°C

Tuesday 29 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-5ft 9s	1-3ft 9s	Cross 17mph 19mph	1-3ft 9s	15°C
	4ft 10s	1ft 10s	Off 15mph 16mph	1ft 10s	15°C
	4ft 10s	1ft 15s	Cross 12mph 13mph	1ft 15s	15°C

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.

Last updated: 20/04/25 12:00am