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praia da vagueira Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
03:59am

Swell

4ft

12s

Offshore wind

Off

13mph

14mph

Falling tide

Low

09:12am

Weather

10°C

14°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

Nearest spots

10 day surf forecast

Today 18 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
4ft 12s	0-1ft 4s	Off 14mph 18mph	0-1ft 4s	11°C
4ft 12s	0-1ft 7s	Off 13mph 14mph	0-1ft 7s	10°C
4ft 12s	1ft 9s	Off 11mph 12mph	1ft 9s	10°C
4ft 12s	1-2ft 4s	Cross 10mph 11mph	1-2ft 4s	10°C
4ft 11s	1ft 4s	Cross 6mph 7mph	1ft 4s	11°C
4ft 11s	1ft 7s	Cross 6mph 8mph	1ft 7s	13°C
4ft 11s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 7mph 9mph	1-2ft 15s	13°C
4-5ft 12s	2ft 14s	Cross 9mph 11mph	2ft 14s	13°C

Today 19 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
8-9ft 17s	2-4ft 15s	Cross 21mph 25mph	2-4ft 15s	11°C 0.18mm/h
9-10ft 16s	1-4ft 13s	Cross 24mph 29mph	1-4ft 13s	11°C 0.75mm/h
10ft 16s	4-5ft 16s	Cross 26mph 33mph	4-5ft 16s	11°C 0.9mm/h

Tommorrow 20 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 14s	5ft 10s	Cross 24mph 34mph	5ft 10s	12°C 0.08mm/h
6-7ft 14s	5-6ft 9s	Cross 27mph 37mph	5-6ft 9s	13°C 0.14mm/h
6ft 13s	4ft 11s	Cross 29mph 39mph	4ft 11s	13°C 0.94mm/h

Tuesday 21 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
6-8ft 14s	3-4ft 8s	Cross 27mph 34mph	3-4ft 8s	14°C 0.43mm/h
8-9ft 14s	1-3ft 12s	Cross 23mph 27mph	1-3ft 12s	15°C 0.39mm/h
9ft 14s	1-3ft 12s	Cross 16mph 23mph	1-3ft 12s	15°C 0.19mm/h

Wednesday 22 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
9ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 29mph 40mph	1ft 12s	15°C 0.23mm/h
4-9ft 12s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 28mph 39mph	1-2ft 13s	16°C 0.65mm/h
1ft 12s	2ft 13s	Cross 27mph 38mph	2ft 13s	16°C 0.75mm/h

Thursday 23 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
7-8ft 10s	2ft 11s	Cross 19mph 30mph	2ft 11s	15°C 0.57mm/h
6-7ft 10s	2ft 11s	On 15mph 23mph	2ft 11s	15°C 0.13mm/h
2-6ft 12s	2ft 11s	On 14mph 18mph	2ft 11s	15°C 0.06mm/h

Friday 24 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
2ft 15s	2ft 10s	Cross 18mph 20mph	2ft 10s	14°C
2-3ft 16s	2-3ft 12s	Cross 24mph 30mph	2-3ft 12s	14°C
4-5ft 15s	2-3ft 8s	Cross 28mph 36mph	2-3ft 8s	15°C

Saturday 25 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
19ft 16s	2-3ft 10s	Cross 21mph 23mph	2-3ft 10s	14°C 0.45mm/h
19ft 16s	1ft 7s	Cross 21mph 24mph	1ft 7s	14°C 0.7mm/h
19ft 16s	1ft 7s	Cross 20mph 26mph	1ft 7s	13°C 0.22mm/h

Sunday 26 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
17-18ft 15s	3-4ft 20s	On 17mph 18mph	3-4ft 20s	12°C 0.26mm/h
17ft 15s	3ft 9s	On 12mph 12mph	3ft 9s	12°C 0.24mm/h
16-17ft 15s	4ft 10s	Cross 15mph 16mph	4ft 10s	12°C 0.18mm/h

Monday 27 Jan

Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
14-15ft 15s	3ft 11s	Cross 18mph 20mph	3ft 11s	14°C
13-14ft 15s	1-3ft 15s	Cross 19mph 22mph	1-3ft 15s	14°C 0.18mm/h
13ft 14s	0-1ft 23s	Cross 20mph 25mph	0-1ft 23s	14°C 0.71mm/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.