Luz Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – North)
| Name: | Luz |
|---|---|
| Type: | reef/jetty |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: E |
Luz in North Portugal is an exposed reef/jetty break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds blow from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the west. A reef breaks right. Best around high tide. When the surf is up, crowds are likely Watch out for urchins, rips, rocks, man-made danger (buoys etc...) and pollution.
Overall Luz 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 Luz surf quality by season and Luz surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Luz |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Luz:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Barra do Douro | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Matosinhos | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Leca | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Canidelo | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Praia do Aterro | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Luz: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 336 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 438 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 630 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 666 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 695 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Luz: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 616 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 616 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 636 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 636 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 640 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Luz: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 82 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 104 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 165 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Leitariegos (Spain) | 168 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valgrande-Pajares (Spain) | 196 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Luz: |
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| Closest city location | Matosinhos (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Senhora da Hora (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Guifoes (Portugal) | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Leca da Palmeira (Portugal) | 3 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Canidelo (Portugal) | 4 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Luz is Porto Airport (OPO) in Acores, 10 km (6 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Luz is Vila Real Airport (VRL), also in Acores, 82 km (51 miles) away.
- Third is Vigo Airport (VGO) in Spain, 119 km (74 miles) away.
- Braganca Airport (BGC) in Acores is 183 km (114 miles) away.
- Santiago Airport (SCQ) in Spain is the fifth nearest airport to Luz and is 195 km (121 miles) away.
