praia da vagueira Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
11:10pm

Swell

5ft

10s

Cross wind

Cross

6mph

7mph

Falling tide

Low

11:12pm

Weather

14°C

15°C

4/3mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 20 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	9-15ft 12s	3ft 8s	On 23mph 28mph	3ft 8s	14°C
	14-15ft 12s	2-3ft 9s	On 19mph 24mph	2-3ft 9s	14°C 0.12mm/h
	12-13ft 12s	3ft 7s	Cross 16mph 19mph	3ft 7s	14°C 0.51mm/h
	9-11ft 12s	4-6ft 9s	On 21mph 22mph	4-6ft 9s	14°C 0.31mm/h
	8ft 11s	6ft 10s	On 20mph 19mph	6ft 10s	14°C
	6-7ft 11s	5ft 10s	On 15mph 15mph	5ft 10s	14°C
	5-6ft 10s	5ft 11s	On 9mph 10mph	5ft 11s	14°C
	4-5ft 10s	4ft 11s	Cross 6mph 7mph	4ft 11s	14°C

Today 21 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 9s	2ft 10s	Cross 6mph 7mph	2ft 10s	14°C 0.18mm/h
	4ft 8s	2ft 10s	Off 7mph 7mph	2ft 10s	14°C 0.07mm/h
	2-3ft 9s	2ft 11s	Cross 13mph 13mph	2ft 11s	14°C

Tommorrow 22 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 10s	3ft 14s	Cross 18mph 20mph	3ft 14s	14°C
	5ft 10s	2-3ft 11s	Cross 19mph 21mph	2-3ft 11s	14°C
	4-5ft 10s	3-4ft 9s	Cross 19mph 22mph	3-4ft 9s	15°C

Wednesday 23 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3-4ft 9s	2-3ft 10s	Cross 8mph 8mph	2-3ft 10s	14°C
	4ft 9s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 12mph 13mph	1-2ft 12s	15°C
	4ft 9s	1-2ft 13s	Cross 15mph 19mph	1-2ft 13s	15°C

Thursday 24 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 12s	1ft 17s	Cross 13mph 16mph	1ft 17s	15°C
	5ft 13s	2ft 16s	Cross 15mph 20mph	2ft 16s	15°C
	5ft 12s	3ft 15s	Cross 16mph 23mph	3ft 15s	16°C

Friday 25 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	7ft 14s	1ft 12s	Cross 19mph 23mph	1ft 12s	15°C
	6-7ft 14s	1ft 9s	Cross 22mph 26mph	1ft 9s	15°C
	6ft 13s	0-1ft 10s	Cross 24mph 30mph	0-1ft 10s	15°C

Saturday 26 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 13s	3-4ft 6s	Off 13mph 14mph	3-4ft 6s	15°C
	6ft 12s	0-2ft 13s	Cross 17mph 19mph	0-2ft 13s	15°C
	5-6ft 12s	0-1ft 16s	Cross 18mph 24mph	0-1ft 16s	15°C

Sunday 27 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 11s	2-3ft 9s	Off 7mph 7mph	2-3ft 9s	16°C
	4-5ft 11s	1-2ft 12s	On 10mph 10mph	1-2ft 12s	17°C
	4ft 11s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 12mph 14mph	1-2ft 12s	17°C

Monday 28 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	3ft 10s	2ft 6s	Cross 20mph 25mph	2ft 6s	15°C
	3ft 10s	0-1ft 7s	Cross 22mph 28mph	0-1ft 7s	15°C
	3-4ft 10s		Cross 24mph 30mph	Flat	15°C

Tuesday 29 Apr

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	4ft 10s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 16mph 18mph	1-2ft 9s	15°C
	4ft 10s	1ft 10s	Off 14mph 15mph	1ft 10s	15°C
	4ft 10s	1ft 15s	Cross 12mph 13mph	1ft 15s	16°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: 20/04/25 12:00am

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