Porto Novo Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Central Lisboa)
| Name: | Porto Novo |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: W |
Porto Novo in Central Lisboa is a sheltered reef break that has fairly consistent surf. Autumn and winter are the optimum times of year for waves. Works best in offshore winds from the west. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the north. A right hand reef break. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Sometimes crowded. Beware of rocks and locals.
Overall Porto Novo 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 Porto Novo surf quality by season and Porto Novo surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Porto Novo |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Porto Novo:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Contendas | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Porto Martins | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Santa Catarina | 3 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Praia da Vitoria | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Praia Vitoria | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Porto Novo: |
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| Closest wave buoy | K2 Buoy | 1085 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 1116 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | M6 West Coast Buoy | 1128 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | M3 Mizen Head Buoy | 1181 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 1219 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Porto Novo: |
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| Closest tide station | Hibernia (780-1080), Newfoundland | 1224 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Hibernia 109, Newfoundland | 1231 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 1282 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 1282 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 1318 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Porto Novo: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 1049 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 1067 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Leitariegos (Spain) | 1117 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 1140 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valgrande-Pajares (Spain) | 1150 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Porto Novo: |
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| Closest city location | Praia da Vitoria (Portugal) | 5 mi |
| Second closest city location | Angra do Heroísmo (Portugal) | 8 mi |
| Third closest city location | Biscoitos (Portugal) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Lagoa (Portugal) | 55 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Sao Roque do Pico (Portugal) | 68 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Porto Novo is Lajes Airport (TER) in Acores, 11 km (7 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Porto Novo is Graciosa Airport (GRW), also in Acores, 95 km (59 miles) away.
- Third is Sao Jorge Airport (SJZ) in Acores, 95 km (59 miles) away.
- Pico Airport (PIX) in Acores is 119 km (74 miles) away.
- Horta Airport (HOR), also in Acores is the fifth nearest airport to Porto Novo and is 143 km (89 miles) away.
