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praia da vagueira Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
07:21am

Swell

13ft

15s

Onshore wind

10mph

11mph

Rising tide

High

07:31am

Weather

13°C

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 22 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
14-15ft 16s	1ft 10s	On 13mph 15mph	1ft 10s	13°C 0.56mm/h
14ft 16s	1ft 10s	On 13mph 15mph	1ft 10s	13°C 0.9mm/h
13-14ft 15s	1ft 10s	On 10mph 11mph	1ft 10s	13°C 0.68mm/h
13ft 15s	1ft 11s	On 5mph 6mph	1ft 11s	13°C 0.31mm/h
12-13ft 15s	1-5ft 10s	On 6mph 8mph	1-5ft 10s	13°C
12ft 15s	7-8ft 9s	Cross 8mph 9mph	7-8ft 9s	14°C
12ft 15s	7ft 9s	Cross 9mph 9mph	7ft 9s	13°C
12ft 14s	6-7ft 9s	Cross 7mph 7mph	6-7ft 9s	13°C

Today 23 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9-10ft 13s	2-4ft 10s	Cross 7mph 7mph	2-4ft 10s	11°C
8-9ft 13s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 5mph 5mph	0-1ft 11s	12°C
8ft 13s	1-2ft 20s	Cross 6mph 7mph	1-2ft 20s	13°C

Tommorrow 24 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
13ft 18s	2-3ft 22s	Cross 16mph 18mph	2-3ft 22s	13°C
13ft 17s	4-5ft 19s	Cross 17mph 20mph	4-5ft 19s	14°C
13ft 16s	3-6ft 17s	Cross 17mph 22mph	3-6ft 17s	14°C 0.11mm/h

Tuesday 25 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
10ft 14s	2-3ft 17s	Cross 14mph 15mph	2-3ft 17s	14°C
10ft 14s	1ft 17s	Cross 20mph 20mph	1ft 17s	13°C
9-10ft 14s	1-2ft 16s	Cross 23mph 24mph	1-2ft 16s	13°C

Wednesday 26 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 13s	3-4ft 12s	Cross 18mph 20mph	3-4ft 12s	12°C
5-6ft 13s	5ft 12s	Off 16mph 17mph	5ft 12s	12°C
5ft 13s	5ft 12s	Cross 17mph 18mph	5ft 12s	13°C

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 11s	3ft 11s	Cross 4mph 4mph	3ft 11s	11°C
5ft 11s	3ft 11s	Cross 3mph 4mph	3ft 11s	12°C
5ft 11s	3ft 11s	On 8mph 9mph	3ft 11s	13°C

Friday 28 Feb

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
5ft 10s	2ft 15s	Cross 8mph 7mph	2ft 15s	12°C
4-5ft 10s	2ft 14s	Cross 8mph 9mph	2ft 14s	13°C
4ft 10s	3ft 14s	Cross 10mph 11mph	3ft 14s	13°C

Saturday 01 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4-6ft 17s	3ft 12s	Cross 26mph 29mph	3ft 12s	13°C 0.1mm/h
7-8ft 12s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 28mph 29mph	2-3ft 9s	13°C 0.08mm/h
9-10ft 13s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 27mph 29mph	1-2ft 12s	13°C

Sunday 02 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
11-12ft 14s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 13mph 16mph	1-2ft 15s	12°C
10-11ft 13s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 7mph 9mph	2-3ft 14s	12°C
10ft 13s	2-3ft 15s	On 7mph 10mph	2-3ft 15s	12°C

Monday 03 Mar

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6ft 12s	3ft 12s	Cross 10mph 13mph	3ft 12s	14°C 0.11mm/h
7ft 11s	3ft 12s	Cross 11mph 13mph	3ft 12s	15°C 0.13mm/h
7ft 11s	2ft 10s	On 9mph 11mph	2ft 10s	15°C 0.12mm/h

Historical data

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.