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cortegaca Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:00am

Swell

12ft

16s

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

5mph

9mph

Rising tide

High

07:31am

Weather

9°C

8°C

6/5mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

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10 day surf forecast

Today 22 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
13ft 16s	1ft 10s	Cross 5mph 9mph	1ft 10s	9°C 0.14mm/h
12-13ft 16s	1ft 10s	Cross 6mph 12mph	1ft 10s	8°C 0.08mm/h
12ft 16s	1ft 9s	Cross 5mph 9mph	1ft 9s	9°C 0.11mm/h
11ft 15s	2-6ft 6s	Cross 4mph 7mph	2-6ft 6s	11°C
11ft 15s	5-9ft 11s	On 5mph 5mph	5-9ft 11s	14°C 0.05mm/h
11ft 15s	3-4ft 14s	On 6mph 7mph	3-4ft 14s	13°C
11ft 15s	4ft 11s	Cross 4mph 7mph	4ft 11s	11°C
10-11ft 15s	2-4ft 7s	Cross 2mph 2mph	2-4ft 7s	9°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8ft 14s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 3mph 4mph	2-3ft 9s	11°C
7-8ft 13s	1ft 10s	On 4mph 4mph	1ft 10s	15°C
6-7ft 13s	1-3ft 20s	On 5mph 4mph	1-3ft 20s	14°C

Tommorrow 24 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
12ft 18s	5-8ft 18s	Cross 6mph 14mph	5-8ft 18s	13°C
12ft 17s	4ft 15s	Cross 11mph 16mph	4ft 15s	16°C
12ft 17s	4ft 13s	Cross 12mph 18mph	4ft 13s	15°C

Tuesday 25 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 14s	3-4ft 15s	Cross 5mph 7mph	3-4ft 15s	12°C
8ft 14s	2-3ft 16s	On 11mph 13mph	2-3ft 16s	13°C 0.07mm/h
8ft 14s	1-2ft 16s	Cross 11mph 16mph	1-2ft 16s	12°C

Wednesday 26 Feb

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

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 11s	3ft 11s	Cross 3mph 4mph	3ft 11s	11°C
4ft 11s	2-3ft 11s	On 5mph 5mph	2-3ft 11s	15°C
4ft 11s	4ft 11s	On 6mph 6mph	4ft 11s	14°C

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

Saturday 01 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5-6ft 15s	4ft 15s	Cross 11mph 21mph	4ft 15s	11°C 0.09mm/h
3-6ft 10s	2-4ft 9s	Cross 16mph 21mph	2-4ft 9s	13°C 0.17mm/h
2-7ft 8s	2ft 14s	Cross 16mph 21mph	2ft 14s	12°C

Sunday 02 Mar

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

Monday 03 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 12s	3ft 12s	Cross 6mph 14mph	3ft 12s	12°C 0.07mm/h
6ft 12s	3ft 12s	Cross 7mph 15mph	3ft 12s	13°C 0.08mm/h
6ft 11s	2-3ft 10s	Cross 5mph 11mph	2-3ft 10s	13°C 0.06mm/h

Historical data

Location guide

Cortegaca in Portugal is a visually stunning surfing hotspot. With its azure waters, spacious sandy beaches and charming local villages, this locale provides surfers with a one-of-a-kind experience. The beach at Cortegaca is unique due to its southwestern vantage point and natural wall of dunes, which allow surfers to experiment with their skills. The waves here can be sizable, especially during the winter season. They roll in smoothly, making it an ideal place for experienced surfers looking for the thrill of height and speed. During the summer, the waves are generally smaller, creating an inviting environment for novice surfers. Surfing conditions here can be quite dynamic. The incoming swells and the direction of the wind jointly dictate the ambiance of a surfing day. Throughout most of the year, you'll find powerful northwest swells which are perfect for those who love high adrenaline waves. Cortegaca's maritime climate provides good surfing conditions throughout the year. However, the most favorable time to surf is in the late summer and early autumn. During this period, the combination of warm water and mild air temperatures provide a comfortable surfing environment. The sandy seafloor at Cortegaca makes it a safer choice compared to rocky reef breaks. However, during higher tides, the waves can get quite intense due to deep water channels, making it more challenging to ride the waves. So, it's important for surfers to pay close attention to the tide tables. In conclusion, Cortegaca offers a wide range of surfing conditions, making it an enchanting surfing destination for enthusiasts of all levels. Care should always be taken to respect the ocean's power and unpredictable nature, as well as to respect local customs and norms. As in every surf spot, localism is a reality, and getting to know the local surfing community can greatly enhance your surfing experience.

cortegaca Surf Report

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Last updated: 22/02/25 12:00am

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