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julias Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
04:45am

Swell

1ft

Cross-offshore wind

Cross

4mph

5mph

Falling tide

Low

08:26am

Weather

15°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

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10 day surf forecast

Today 05 Dec

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

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 8s	0-1ft 10s	Off 3mph 3mph	0-1ft 10s	16°C
2ft 13s		Cross 2mph 3mph	Flat	18°C
2ft 13s		On 3mph 4mph	Flat	18°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 6s		Cross 8mph 16mph	Flat	18°C
2ft 11s		Cross 10mph 14mph	Flat	19°C
2ft 11s	0-1ft 14s	Cross 14mph 21mph	0-1ft 14s	19°C

Sunday 08 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 12s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 18mph 30mph	0-1ft 5s	12°C
2ft 12s	1ft 6s	Cross 23mph 30mph	1ft 6s	14°C
2ft 12s	1ft 6s	Cross 22mph 27mph	1ft 6s	14°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 8s	Cross 12mph 19mph	Flat	11°C
1ft 12s	On 13mph 16mph	Flat	13°C
0-1ft 10s	Off 13mph 17mph	Flat	13°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	0-1ft 5s	Cross 10mph 16mph	0-1ft 5s	10°C
Flat		Cross 8mph 10mph	Flat	13°C
Flat	0-1ft 15s	Cross 9mph 10mph	0-1ft 15s	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	1ft 6s	Off 2mph 2mph	1ft 6s	10°C
0-1ft 10s	1ft 6s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 6s	11°C
Flat	1ft 6s	On 4mph 5mph	1ft 6s	12°C

Thursday 12 Dec

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	0-1ft 5s	Off 19mph 22mph	0-1ft 5s	7°C 1.28mm/h
Flat	0-1ft 5s	Cross 15mph 18mph	0-1ft 5s	8°C 0.12mm/h
Flat	1ft 6s	Cross 16mph 21mph	1ft 6s	10°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 7s		Off 13mph 22mph	Flat	9°C
1ft 11s		Cross 14mph 18mph	Flat	12°C
0-1ft 11s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 13mph 17mph	0-1ft 6s	12°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
Flat	1ft 10s	Cross 11mph 16mph	1ft 10s	13°C
Flat	1ft 10s	Cross 11mph 15mph	1ft 10s	13°C
Flat	1ft 8s	Cross 11mph 16mph	1ft 8s	13°C

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Location guide

Julias beach, Portugal is widely known in the international surfing community for its fantastic and challenging conditions. Situated along the western Atlantic coast, it provides an array of opportunities for both seasoned and novice surfers. Firstly, let's explore the wave quality in this treasure trove. Simplistically, the wave consistency can be defined as almost regular. This is due to the Atlantic Ocean swell, which generates waves throughout the year, providing surfers with a constant playground. However, to note, the best season to indulge in surfing at Julias is in the autumn and winter; this period promises higher swell size and frequency that makes it thrilling for the experienced while remaining approachable for beginners under supervision. Next, let's delve into the type of breaks you're likely to find. Julias beach primarily offers beach breaks. These occur when the waves break over a sandy seabed. The beauty of beach breaks happens to be their unpredictability. Ranging from fast and hollow for those surfers seaking adrenaline and a challenge to slower and forgiving ones for beginners, you'll find a variety of wave shapes, sizes, and speeds at Julias. The wind and tide at Julias significantly contribute to its overall surfing conditions. Being on the Atlantic coast, the area can indeed face strong gusts. The best surfing conditions at Julias occur when the wind direction is from the East. These offshore winds cause waves to break in cleaner, more organized lines. This makes them much more rideable, safer, and, of course, more fun. When it comes to tides, both low and high tides offer different experiences. However, most surfers find it ideal to surf during mid tides where the levels allow both power and safety. A visible crowd factor at Julias is the result of its renowned surf. Many surfers, including local Portuguese and visiting internationals, flock here to enjoy the superb waves. But don't let that deter you, for the beach is long and the breaks sprawling. This allows for plenty of space and breaks for everyone to enjoy without infringing on each other's waves. Julias, Portugal, with its consistent waves, varying breaks, and well-suited wind and tide conditions, amidst its lively yet spacious crowd, offers a great surf spot for everyone. It presents you an opportunity to experience some of the best surf that the Atlantic can throw at a surfer. So, whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned surfer, aiming for an adrenaline rush or seeking tranquility, Julias beach is certainly worth exploring.

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

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