praia da vagueira Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
05:56am

Swell

4ft

10s

Cross wind

Cross

15mph

18mph

Rising tide

High

09:38am

Weather

16°C

16°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 07 Jun

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 10s	2ft 11s	Cross 14mph 18mph	2ft 11s	16°C
	4ft 10s	2ft 11s	Cross 15mph 18mph	2ft 11s	16°C
	4ft 9s	2ft 11s	Cross 14mph 18mph	2ft 11s	16°C
	4ft 9s	2ft 11s	Cross 15mph 18mph	2ft 11s	16°C
	4ft 9s	2ft 11s	Cross 17mph 22mph	2ft 11s	16°C
	4ft 9s	2ft 11s	Cross 18mph 26mph	2ft 11s	17°C
	4ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 18mph 28mph	2ft 10s	17°C
	3ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 20mph 30mph	2ft 10s	17°C

Today 08 Jun

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 16mph 18mph	1ft 10s	16°C
	4ft 10s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 18mph 23mph	1-2ft 10s	17°C
	4ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 19mph 28mph	1ft 11s	17°C

Tommorrow 09 Jun

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 9s	1ft 7s	On 9mph 9mph	1ft 7s	19°C
	4ft 9s	0-1ft 12s	On 10mph 11mph	0-1ft 12s	19°C
	4ft 9s		On 6mph 7mph	Flat	19°C

Tuesday 10 Jun

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2-3ft 8s		Cross 15mph 19mph	Flat	18°C 0.15mm/h
	2ft 8s	0-1ft 9s	Cross 13mph 19mph	0-1ft 9s	17°C 1.07mm/h
	2ft 5s	1-2ft 7s	Cross 8mph 10mph	1-2ft 7s	17°C 1.16mm/h

Wednesday 11 Jun

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 7s	0-1ft 8s	Cross 14mph 17mph	0-1ft 8s	17°C
	2ft 7s		Cross 13mph 18mph	Flat	17°C
	2-3ft 7s		Cross 12mph 17mph	Flat	17°C

Thursday 12 Jun

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 7s	1ft 15s	Cross 8mph 10mph	1ft 15s	17°C
	3-4ft 7s	1ft 14s	Cross 9mph 10mph	1ft 14s	18°C
	3ft 7s	2ft 14s	Cross 8mph 10mph	2ft 14s	18°C

Friday 13 Jun

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	7ft 14s	2ft 12s	Cross 14mph 17mph	2ft 12s	17°C
	7ft 13s	2-3ft 12s	Cross 17mph 22mph	2-3ft 12s	17°C
	7ft 13s	0-2ft 12s	Cross 20mph 26mph	0-2ft 12s	17°C

Saturday 14 Jun

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-5ft 11s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 23mph 25mph	1-2ft 10s	16°C
	3-4ft 11s	1ft 10s	Cross 24mph 31mph	1ft 10s	17°C
	3ft 11s	1ft 11s	Cross 25mph 37mph	1ft 11s	17°C

Sunday 15 Jun

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6-7ft 9s	1ft 9s	On 14mph 18mph	1ft 9s	18°C
	3-5ft 9s	1ft 10s	Cross 16mph 25mph	1ft 10s	18°C
	3ft 9s	1ft 13s	Cross 19mph 32mph	1ft 13s	19°C

Monday 16 Jun

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 9s		On 11mph 12mph	Flat	19°C
	5ft 9s		On 13mph 15mph	Flat	19°C
	5ft 9s		On 13mph 18mph	Flat	19°C

Location guide

The surfing conditions at Praia da Vagueira, located on Portugal's western shoreline, can be delightfully unpredictable, making it an intriguing destination for both novice and experienced surfers alike. This small beachtown is renowned for the quality of breaking waves it offers due to the forceful Atlantic Ocean swells meeting the Portuguese continental shelf, producing waves with good power and consistency. The beach flirts with the ocean in a way that creates a natural progression of sand banks. These sand banks create waves that keep changing throughout the year, puzzling surfers who try to read the ocean's riddle-like patterns. This constant change makes the beach an interesting surf spot, keeping the local and visiting surfers on their toes — pun intended. Depending upon the time of year, the surf can range from gentle ripples perfect for beginners to towering walls of water that only the bravest dare defy. The summer months, with their predictable winds and smaller surf, are generally more suitable for beginners and intermediate surfers. The swells are easygoing and offer ample opportunity to hone surfing techniques. As autumn rolls in, the swells increase in size and strength. This is the season that will test and thrill the more experienced surfers. The winds tend to change frequently which can conjure some colossal, crusher waves that demand respect and skill. The raw, natural beauty of Praia da Vagueira aside, there's also the local culture that makes it one special surf spot. The local community is friendly, open-minded, and always willing to share a surf story or two. Their warm welcome contributes to a wholesome surfing experience, not just the waves themselves. Therefore, the surfing conditions at Praia da Vagueira go beyond the waters. In totality, Praia da Vagueira is a surf spot where both the battle and the dance with the waves begin. However, each surfer is reminded to respect the power of the sea and undertake their surfing journey responsibly. As variable as the conditions are, they offer an eclectic surfing experience, combining adventure, discovery, and the pleasure of surfing in one of Portugal's jewels. Whether you're seeking the thrill of giant winter swells or prefer the calm, smaller waves of summer, Praia da Vagueira invites you into its natural surf arena, promising an unforgettable surfing experience.

Last updated: 07/06/25 12:00am