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julias Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
09:08pm

Swell

1ft

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

1mph

2mph

Rising tide

High

08:56pm

Weather

23°C

No wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 04 Aug

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 13mph 18mph	0-1ft 8s	24°C
1ft 5s		Off 14mph 25mph	Flat	23°C
1ft 5s		Cross 14mph 23mph	Flat	24°C
1ft 5s		Cross 14mph 23mph	Flat	24°C
1-2ft 5s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 9mph 14mph	0-1ft 7s	24°C
1-2ft 5s	1ft 4s	On 4mph 6mph	1ft 4s	24°C
1ft 5s	1ft 4s	On 1mph 3mph	1ft 4s	23°C
1ft 6s	1ft 4s	On 3mph 3mph	1ft 4s	23°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	Cross 9mph 10mph	Flat	25°C
1ft 5s	On 8mph 7mph	Flat	25°C
0-1ft 4s	Cross 9mph 9mph	Flat	25°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	1ft 6s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1ft 6s	25°C
1ft 10s		Cross 7mph 7mph	Flat	25°C
1ft 10s		On 9mph 9mph	Flat	25°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
0-1ft 9s	0-1ft 9s	On 8mph 7mph	0-1ft 9s	24°C
1ft 10s		On 13mph 13mph	Flat	23°C
1ft 9s		On 15mph 16mph	Flat	24°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 4s	Cross 6mph 5mph	Flat	23°C
0-1ft 7s	On 10mph 9mph	Flat	23°C
Flat	On 12mph 13mph	Flat	24°C

Primary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 5s	Cross 9mph 13mph	Flat	25°C
1ft 5s	Cross 7mph 10mph	Flat	25°C
1ft 5s	Cross 5mph 6mph	Flat	25°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 7s		Cross 10mph 15mph	Flat	25°C
1ft 6s	1ft 7s	Cross 8mph 13mph	1ft 7s	25°C
1ft 5s	1ft 8s	On 5mph 7mph	1ft 8s	25°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 8s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 7mph 8mph	0-1ft 10s	25°C
1ft 8s	1ft 8s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1ft 8s	24°C
1ft 8s	1ft 5s	On 9mph 10mph	1ft 5s	25°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 6s	1ft 9s	On 9mph 9mph	1ft 9s	24°C
1ft 5s	1ft 7s	Cross 15mph 16mph	1ft 7s	26°C
1ft 8s	1ft 9s	Cross 19mph 23mph	1ft 9s	27°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
1ft 9s	1ft 9s	Cross 14mph 15mph	1ft 9s	24°C
1ft 7s	1ft 9s	On 18mph 19mph	1ft 9s	27°C
1ft 8s	1ft 9s	Cross 21mph 23mph	1ft 9s	27°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.