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julias Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:56pm

Swell

1ft

11s

Onshore wind

5mph

Rising tide

High

06:58pm

Weather

22°C

26°C

No wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 6s	1ft 12s	Cross 13mph 20mph	1ft 12s	23°C
1-2ft 6s	1ft 11s	On 4mph 8mph	1ft 11s	21°C
1ft 6s	1ft 11s	Cross 3mph 4mph	1ft 11s	22°C
1ft 9s	1ft 8s	Cross 7mph 7mph	1ft 8s	23°C
1ft 11s	1ft 6s	On 6mph 6mph	1ft 6s	22°C
1ft 12s	1ft 6s	On 4mph 4mph	1ft 6s	23°C
1-2ft 13s	1ft 6s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1ft 6s	24°C
2ft 14s	1ft 6s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1ft 6s	22°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 13s	On 6mph 5mph	Flat	22°C
2ft 13s	On 9mph 9mph	Flat	23°C
2ft 12s	On 8mph 9mph	Flat	22°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 11s	0-1ft 5s	Cross 7mph 6mph	0-1ft 5s	23°C
2ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 4s	22°C
1ft 11s	1ft 5s	On 8mph 9mph	1ft 5s	22°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 12s	1ft 8s	Cross 9mph 10mph	1ft 8s	23°C
1ft 13s	1ft 9s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1ft 9s	23°C
1ft 12s	1ft 6s	On 5mph 5mph	1ft 6s	23°C

Friday 19 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 10s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 13mph 19mph	0-1ft 6s	23°C
1-2ft 7s	1ft 8s	Cross 10mph 14mph	1ft 8s	23°C
2ft 6s	1ft 10s	Cross 6mph 8mph	1ft 10s	22°C

Saturday 20 Sep

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1-2ft 8s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 13mph 16mph	0-1ft 12s	23°C
1-2ft 7s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 12mph 16mph	0-1ft 10s	23°C
2ft 6s	1ft 8s	Cross 6mph 8mph	1ft 8s	22°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 6s	1ft 8s	Cross 11mph 16mph	1ft 8s	23°C
2ft 6s	1ft 8s	On 10mph 12mph	1ft 8s	24°C
2ft 6s	1ft 11s	On 8mph 9mph	1ft 11s	24°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 11s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 12mph 14mph	0-1ft 9s	23°C
2ft 11s		Cross 16mph 18mph	Flat	23°C
2ft 8s	1-2ft 12s	On 11mph 11mph	1-2ft 12s	22°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 9s	Cross 6mph 5mph	1ft 9s	21°C
1ft 11s	0-1ft 6s	Cross 9mph 9mph	0-1ft 6s	21°C
1ft 12s	1ft 7s	On 8mph 9mph	1ft 7s	21°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 3s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 7mph 7mph	0-1ft 11s	21°C
Flat		On 12mph 13mph	Flat	20°C
Flat		On 10mph 12mph	Flat	20°C

Historical data

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.