praia da vagueira Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
08:19am

Swell

5ft

9s

Cross wind

Cross

14mph

20mph

Rising tide

High

12:38pm

Weather

18°C

17°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 22 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 12mph 17mph	2ft 10s	18°C
	5ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 13mph 18mph	2ft 10s	18°C
	5ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 14mph 20mph	2ft 10s	18°C
	5-6ft 9s	1-2ft 14s	Cross 14mph 22mph	1-2ft 14s	18°C
	6ft 9s	1ft 15s	Cross 15mph 23mph	1ft 15s	18°C 0.05mm/h
	6ft 9s	2ft 14s	Cross 16mph 24mph	2ft 14s	19°C 0.06mm/h
	6ft 9s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 17mph 27mph	2-3ft 14s	19°C 0.05mm/h
	7ft 9s	3ft 13s	Cross 17mph 27mph	3ft 13s	19°C

Today 23 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	9ft 11s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1-2ft 11s	17°C
	9ft 11s	1ft 10s	Cross 8mph 8mph	1ft 10s	16°C
	8ft 11s	1ft 9s	Cross 11mph 9mph	1ft 9s	16°C

Tommorrow 24 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 12s	5ft 11s	Cross 12mph 18mph	5ft 11s	18°C 1.11mm/h
	6ft 13s	5ft 11s	Cross 16mph 23mph	5ft 11s	18°C 2.05mm/h
	6ft 12s	4-5ft 10s	Cross 14mph 18mph	4-5ft 10s	18°C 2.71mm/h

Saturday 25 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 12s	4ft 8s	Cross 10mph 12mph	4ft 8s	18°C 0.99mm/h
	4ft 13s	4ft 7s	Cross 7mph 10mph	4ft 7s	17°C 0.59mm/h
	4ft 13s	4ft 7s	Cross 7mph 9mph	4ft 7s	17°C 0.39mm/h

Sunday 26 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5-6ft 8s	2ft 12s	Cross 9mph 8mph	2ft 12s	17°C
	6-7ft 9s	1-2ft 10s	Cross 11mph 10mph	1-2ft 10s	16°C
	7ft 9s	1ft 8s	Cross 7mph 8mph	1ft 8s	17°C

Monday 27 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4-5ft 9s		Cross 13mph 19mph	Flat	16°C
	4ft 9s		Cross 10mph 12mph	Flat	18°C
	4ft 9s		Cross 12mph 14mph	Flat	18°C

Tuesday 28 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 8s	1ft 6s	Cross 16mph 25mph	1ft 6s	17°C 0.06mm/h
	2ft 8s	1ft 6s	Cross 20mph 30mph	1ft 6s	17°C 0.49mm/h
	2ft 8s		Cross 23mph 32mph	Flat	17°C 0.86mm/h

Wednesday 29 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	2ft 10s	1ft 11s	Cross 19mph 25mph	1ft 11s	17°C 0.54mm/h
	2ft 8s	2ft 10s	Cross 21mph 27mph	2ft 10s	17°C 1.01mm/h
	2ft 9s	0-1ft 13s	Cross 21mph 27mph	0-1ft 13s	17°C 1.03mm/h

Thursday 30 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 6s	2-3ft 10s	Cross 9mph 9mph	2-3ft 10s	17°C
	2-3ft 8s	2ft 7s	Cross 7mph 7mph	2ft 7s	18°C
	2ft 9s	1-2ft 5s	Cross 6mph 6mph	1-2ft 5s	18°C

Friday 31 Oct

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	7-8ft 15s	1-2ft 7s	Off 9mph 12mph	1-2ft 7s	17°C
	7-8ft 14s	1-2ft 6s	Cross 7mph 7mph	1-2ft 6s	18°C
	8ft 14s	1ft 18s	Cross 10mph 14mph	1ft 18s	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: 22/10/25 12:00am