praia da vagueira Surf Report

Live conditions

Local time
04:27am

Swell

5ft

11s

Cross wind

Cross

6mph

7mph

Falling tide

Low

08:26am

Weather

16°C

16°C

3/2mm wetsuit

Boots

Gloves

Hood

10 day surf forecast

Today 05 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5ft 12s	2ft 9s	Cross 8mph 10mph	2ft 9s	16°C
	5ft 11s	2ft 9s	Cross 6mph 7mph	2ft 9s	16°C
	4ft 11s	2ft 9s	Cross 4mph 6mph	2ft 9s	15°C
	4ft 11s	1-2ft 9s	Cross 3mph 3mph	1-2ft 9s	15°C
	2-4ft 13s	1ft 8s	Off 5mph 6mph	1ft 8s	15°C
	1ft 13s	1ft 10s	On 6mph 8mph	1ft 10s	16°C
	1-3ft 9s	1-2ft 14s	Off 7mph 10mph	1-2ft 14s	16°C
	4-5ft 12s	2-3ft 13s	Cross 6mph 8mph	2-3ft 13s	16°C

Today 06 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	6ft 12s	2-3ft 19s	Cross 4mph 5mph	2-3ft 19s	15°C
	6ft 12s	1-3ft 19s	Cross 4mph 6mph	1-3ft 19s	16°C
	6ft 12s		Off 5mph 7mph	Flat	16°C

Tommorrow 07 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	5-6ft 11s	3ft 14s	Cross 30mph 33mph	3ft 14s	15°C
	6ft 11s	3-4ft 15s	Cross 33mph 36mph	3-4ft 15s	15°C
	6ft 12s	5ft 14s	Cross 35mph 39mph	5ft 14s	14°C

Sunday 08 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	9-10ft 11s	2-3ft 14s	Cross 29mph 37mph	2-3ft 14s	13°C
	10-11ft 11s	3-4ft 14s	Cross 24mph 31mph	3-4ft 14s	13°C
	9-10ft 12s	2-4ft 11s	Cross 24mph 28mph	2-4ft 11s	13°C

Monday 09 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 13s	1ft 10s	Cross 31mph 33mph	1ft 10s	13°C
	Flat	1ft 12s	Cross 29mph 31mph	1ft 12s	13°C
	Flat	1ft 14s	Cross 27mph 29mph	1ft 14s	13°C

Tuesday 10 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	1ft 14s	1ft 16s	Cross 24mph 26mph	1ft 16s	12°C
	1ft 14s	1ft 16s	Cross 22mph 23mph	1ft 16s	12°C
	1-2ft 14s	1ft 15s	Cross 22mph 22mph	1ft 15s	12°C

Wednesday 11 Dec

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

Thursday 12 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	0-1ft 15s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 7mph 7mph	1-2ft 12s	8°C
	Flat	2ft 13s	Cross 9mph 10mph	2ft 13s	9°C
	Flat	1-2ft 12s	Cross 16mph 17mph	1-2ft 12s	11°C

Friday 13 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	Flat	2ft 11s	Off 11mph 16mph	2ft 11s	10°C
	0-2ft 14s	1-2ft 12s	Cross 14mph 17mph	1-2ft 12s	11°C
	1-2ft 12s		Cross 18mph 20mph	Flat	12°C

Saturday 14 Dec

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Time	Primary Swell	Secondary Swell	Wind	Secondary Swell	Weather
	Flat	1ft 12s	Cross 16mph 20mph	1ft 12s	13°C
	Flat	1ft 11s	Cross 16mph 19mph	1ft 11s	13°C
	0-2ft 13s	1ft 11s	Cross 16mph 19mph	1ft 11s	13°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: 05/12/24 12:00am