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Praia da Vagueira surfForecast / Beira / Portugal
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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 Type | Time (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 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 15 | 14 | 9 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 18 | 15 | 9 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 529 | 403 | 528 | 603 | 255 | 263 | 1339 | 1105 | 1210 | 1820 | 1818 | 1421 | 1411 | 486 | 595 | 895 | 1019 | 1265 | 1260 | 1232 | 1149 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | cross- on | off | off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- 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 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:33 | - | - | 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 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 17 | 16 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 17 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 17 |
| Feels °C (?) | 16 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 12 | 16 | 12 |
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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.











