Praia Paredes surf break

Praia Paredes surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 16 May 2026 WEST
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Praia Paredes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia Paredes sea temperature is
16.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia Paredes this week:

The surf forecast for Praia Paredes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia Paredes in the next 16 days are 2.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (WEST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 19th May)5ft (1.5m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 20th May)6ft (1.8m) 11s
Most Powerful10AM (Wed 20th May)7.5ft (2.3m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Praia Paredes over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Very mild (max 15°C on Sat morning, min 13°C on Sun night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Wed afternoon, min 14°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
3
1
0
2
3
2
4
3
1
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
9
1.8
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NW
13
1.9
NW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.5
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
2.3
WNW
13
2.3
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.6
WNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
909
690
513
237
197
577
1136
855
524
369
425
625
1726
1674
997
635
550
655
468
468
657
Wind (km/h)
30
N
30
NNW
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
15
WNW
5
NNW
5
NNW
15
NW
15
NNE
10
NNE
15
N
5
NE
5
W
15
NNW
10
NNE
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
W
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
3:07PM3.02m
3:31AM3.00m
3:53PM3.09m
4:20AM2.96m
4:40PM3.08m
5:10AM2.85m
5:30PM3.01m
6:04AM2.68m
6:23PM2.89m
7:01AM2.49m
7:23PM2.73m
8:05AM2.32m
8:28PM2.59m
Low Tide
8:53AM0.05m
9:18PM0.02m
9:38AM0.04m
10:06PM-0.03m
10:24AM0.09m
10:56PM0.00m
11:12AM0.21m
11:49PM0.11m
12:03PM0.36m
00:46AM0.27m
12:58PM0.53m
1:50AM0.44m
2:01PM0.68m
3:00AM0.57m
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:20
6:20
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
8:44
8:45
8:45
8:46
8:46
8:47
8:49
Temp °C
15
15
14
15
15
14
14
15
15
17
17
16
22
24
21
24
23
21
24
22
18
9
9
9
11
11
9
11
12
13
16
15
15
19
22
19
22
21
18
22
19
19
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
14
0.4
NW
12
0.6
NW
15
1.3
NW
13
1.9
NW
13
1.8
NW
12
1.5
NW
11
1.3
NW
10
1.5
NW
10
1.8
NW
10
2.3
WNW
13
2.3
WNW
13
1.9
WNW
12
1.6
WNW
12
1.5
WNW
11
1.7
WNW
11
1.5
W
10
1.5
W
10
1.6
WNW
11
Energy kJ
5
18
37
181
577
1136
855
524
369
425
625
1726
1674
997
635
550
655
468
468
657
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
NW
11
0.6
NW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
16
0.2
NNW
13
0.3
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
13
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
15
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
13
0.1
SW
14
0.1
SW
14
Energy kJ
26
31
79
12
10
17
41
58
8
8
8
7
7
7
7
8
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
8
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
SW
16
0.3
WNW
16
0.1
S
16
Energy kJ
1
5
21
10
51
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
2.3
NNW
9
2.1
NNW
9
1.8
NNW
9
1.3
NNW
8
1.3
NNW
8
1.4
NNW
6
Energy kJ
909
690
513
237
197
165
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
1
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
181
319
300
222
319
115
54
335
0
14
299
10
10
115
0
0
48
10
33
43
113
Best forecast wave conditions in Beira
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Portugal
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
6
4
7
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
5
9
6
5
9
7
6
5
4
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Information about the Praia Paredes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia Paredes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia Paredes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia Paredes surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Praia Paredes) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Praia Paredes may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Praia Paredes is 11 km (7 miles) from Marinha Grande. If you plan a holiday in Beira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Marinha Grande. Marinha Grande has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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