Praia das Macas Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Lisbon)
| Name: | Praia das Macas |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: ESE |
Praia das Macas in Lisbon is an exposed beach break that has dependable surf and can work at any time of the year. The best wind direction is from the east southeast. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the northwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Sometimes crowded. Overcrowding can even make surfing hazardous.
Overall Praia das Macas 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 Praia das Macas surf quality by season and Praia das Macas surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Praia das Macas |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Praia das Macas:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Adraga | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Praia Grande | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Praia Pequena | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Foz do Lizandro | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Sao Juliao | 4 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Praia das Macas: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 498 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 602 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 781 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 797 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 832 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Praia das Macas: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 784 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 784 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 804 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 804 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 804 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Praia das Macas: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 152 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 224 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 265 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 317 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Puerto De Navacerrada (Spain) | 321 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Praia das Macas: |
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| Closest city location | Colares (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sintra (Portugal) | 6 mi |
| Third closest city location | Alcabideche (Portugal) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Sao Joao das Lampas (Portugal) | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Monte Estoril (Portugal) | 8 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Praia das Macas is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, which is 30 km (19 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Praia das Macas is Talavera La Real (Badajoz) Airport (BJZ) in Spain, 231 km (143 miles) away.
