praia da vagueira Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
04:03pm

Swell

10ft

15s

Cross-onshore wind

Cross

24mph

30mph

Rising tide

High

06:58pm

Weather

18°C

18°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 15 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 11s	2ft 6s	Cross 15mph 22mph	2ft 6s	19°C
	6ft 11s	0-1ft 17s	Cross 17mph 24mph	0-1ft 17s	19°C
	6-7ft 11s		Cross 18mph 26mph	Flat	18°C
	7ft 12s	1-2ft 15s	Cross 21mph 27mph	1-2ft 15s	18°C
	8-9ft 14s	3-4ft 14s	Cross 23mph 28mph	3-4ft 14s	18°C
	10ft 15s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 25mph 31mph	2-3ft 13s	18°C
	9-10ft 14s	2ft 12s	Cross 23mph 33mph	2ft 12s	18°C
	9ft 13s	2ft 16s	Cross 22mph 28mph	2ft 16s	18°C

Today 16 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	8ft 12s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 11mph 11mph	1-2ft 11s	18°C
	8ft 12s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 14mph 16mph	1-2ft 12s	18°C
	7-8ft 12s	2ft 12s	Cross 15mph 20mph	2ft 12s	18°C

Tommorrow 17 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 10s	2-3ft 9s	Cross 12mph 14mph	2-3ft 9s	18°C
	4-5ft 10s	2ft 10s	On 14mph 18mph	2ft 10s	18°C
	4-5ft 10s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 14mph 20mph	1-2ft 13s	18°C

Thursday 18 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 12s	2ft 10s	Cross 9mph 10mph	2ft 10s	18°C
	5ft 11s	1-2ft 11s	Cross 12mph 16mph	1-2ft 11s	19°C
	5ft 11s	1ft 12s	Cross 13mph 19mph	1ft 12s	19°C

Friday 19 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 10s	2ft 10s	Cross 2mph 2mph	2ft 10s	19°C
	3ft 10s	2-3ft 9s	On 8mph 9mph	2-3ft 9s	20°C
	3ft 9s	2ft 9s	Cross 9mph 9mph	2ft 9s	20°C

Saturday 20 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 8s	2ft 11s	Cross 7mph 8mph	2ft 11s	20°C
	3ft 8s	1-2ft 12s	On 9mph 10mph	1-2ft 12s	20°C
	3ft 9s	1ft 12s	Cross 8mph 9mph	1ft 12s	20°C

Sunday 21 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6-7ft 12s	1ft 11s	Cross 13mph 16mph	1ft 11s	18°C
	7ft 12s	0-1ft 12s	Cross 16mph 20mph	0-1ft 12s	18°C
	7ft 12s		Cross 19mph 24mph	Flat	18°C

Monday 22 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	7ft 11s		Off 14mph 14mph	Flat	17°C 0.11mm/h
	6-7ft 11s	1ft 9s	Cross 11mph 13mph	1ft 9s	17°C 0.11mm/h
	6ft 11s	0-1ft 11s	Cross 15mph 16mph	0-1ft 11s	17°C 0.06mm/h

Tuesday 23 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 11s		On 14mph 15mph	Flat	17°C
	0-4ft 12s		Cross 16mph 17mph	Flat	17°C
	2-5ft 12s		Cross 15mph 16mph	Flat	18°C

Wednesday 24 Sep

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 10s	0-1ft 11s	Off 3mph 3mph	0-1ft 11s	17°C
	3ft 10s	1ft 10s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1ft 10s	18°C
	2-3ft 9s	1ft 10s	Cross 2mph 2mph	1ft 10s	18°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: 15/09/25 12:00am