Leca Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – North)
Photo credit: Tiago Reis
Surf Break: Leca
| Name: | Leca |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: E |
Leca in North Portugal is an exposed beach break that usually has waves and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the east. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the west. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Likely to be crowded if working. Beware of crowds / pollution.
Overall Leca 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.
The rose diagram illustrates the range of swells directed at Leca through a typical yea... (show all text)
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Also see Leca surf quality by season and Leca surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Leca |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Leca:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Praia do Aterro | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Sacor | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Matosinhos | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Luz | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Barra do Douro | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Leca: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 334 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 435 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 628 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 664 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 697 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Leca: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 613 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 613 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 634 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 634 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 638 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Leca: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 85 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 104 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Leitariegos (Spain) | 167 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 167 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valgrande-Pajares (Spain) | 195 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Leca: |
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| Closest city location | Leca da Palmeira (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Matosinhos (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Third closest city location | Guifoes (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Santa Cruz do Bispo (Portugal) | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Lavra (Portugal) | 4 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Leca is Porto Airport (OPO) in Acores, 6 km (4 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Leca is Vila Real Airport (VRL), also in Acores, 84 km (52 miles) away.
- Third is Vigo Airport (VGO) in Spain, 115 km (71 miles) away.
- Braganca Airport (BGC) in Acores is 183 km (114 miles) away.
- Santiago Airport (SCQ) in Spain is the fifth nearest airport to Leca and is 190 km (118 miles) away.
