Buarcos Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – North)
Surf Break: Buarcos
| Name: | Buarcos |
|---|---|
| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: WSW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Buarcos in North Portugal is an exposed point break that has inconsistent surf with no particular seasonal pattern. Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the optimum swell angle is from the west southwest. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of .
Overall Buarcos Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Buarcos surf quality by season and Buarcos surf quality by month.
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Buarcos:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Cabedelo | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Murtinheira | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Gala | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Praia da Leirosa | 8 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Praia da Tocha | 11 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Buarcos: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 400 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 507 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 699 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 721 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 733 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Buarcos: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 686 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 686 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 705 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 705 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 706 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Buarcos: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 76 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 166 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 167 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Leitariegos (Spain) | 228 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valgrande-Pajares (Spain) | 252 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Buarcos: |
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| Closest city location | Buarcos (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Figueira da Foz (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Tavarede (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Alhadas (Portugal) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Lavos (Portugal) | 6 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Buarcos is Porto Airport (OPO) in Acores, which is 121 km (75 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Buarcos is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, 156 km (97 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Vila Real Airport (VRL) in Acores, 158 km (98 miles) away.
