Praia da Vagueira surf break

Praia da Vagueira surfForecast / Beira / Portugal

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 23 Mar 2026 WET
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Praia da Vagueira surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Praia da Vagueira sea temperature is
14.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Praia da Vagueira this week:

The surf forecast for Praia da Vagueira over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Praia da Vagueira in the next 16 days are 3.0m 11s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 26) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Monday (Mar 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (WET) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Tue 24th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 25th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 26th Mar)10ft (3.0m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Tue morning, min 12°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu afternoon, min 10°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
1
2
4
0
!
!
!
!
!
0
3
4
0
!
!
0
!
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
NW
1.2
NW
1.3
NW
1.5
NW
1
NW
1.1
NW
1.7
NW
1.7
NW
2.5
NNW
2.5
NW
2.5
NW
2.5
NNW
2.2
NW
1.3
NW
1.6
NNW
1.2
NW
1.5
NW
2.5
NNW
2.5
NNW
3
NNW
2.5
NNW
Period(s) (?)131212121111151491112111212111815910910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)529403528603255263133911051210182018181421141148659589510191265126012321149
Wind
(km/h)
10
SE
15
NNW
10
E
10
ESE
15
NW
10
NNE
5
NE
25
NNW
10
NNE
15
ENE
20
N
20
ENE
15
ENE
25
NNW
10
E
15
ENE
25
NNW
25
ENE
20
NE
20
N
25
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
on
offoffcross-
on
crossglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:04PM
2.96
6:32AM
2.83
6:56PM
2.77
7:39AM
2.59
8:14PM
2.61
9:24AM
2.44
10:03PM
2.56
11:08AM
2.47
11:32PM
2.68
12:19PM
2.62
12:35AM
2.86
1:10PM
2.79
1:24AM
3.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:50AM
0.93
12:14AM
0.98
12:37PM
1.15
1:10AM
1.18
1:36PM
1.37
2:23AM
1.37
2:54PM
1.53
4:01AM
1.43
4:33PM
1.55
5:39AM
1.34
5:58PM
1.42
6:44AM
1.17
6:55PM
1.23
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Sunrise6:33--6:31--6:31--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:24--
Sunset-6:49--6:50--6:51--6:52--6:52--6:53--6:55-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C171617191816151516151917141516151818162017
Feels °C (?)16131418141312101311151310913111414121612
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Information about the Praia da Vagueira Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Praia da Vagueira provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Praia da Vagueira can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Praia da Vagueira 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 da Vagueira) 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 da Vagueira 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 da Vagueira is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Ilhavo. If you plan a holiday in Beira, look for hotels and other accommodation in Ilhavo. Ilhavo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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