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Praia Grande (Ferragudo) surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.7 m 12 s W · Swell 2: 0.3 m 5 s ESE · Swell 3: 0.2 m 8 s W
Best window this week: Monday 09:00 WET — 6.0 0.8 m (2.8 ft) at 12 s, offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (201° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 6.0 B 8 · A 3 | 0.7–0.9 m (2.3–3.0 ft) | 12 s | W | 7 kt offshore | 06:59–17:35 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 2.9 B 6 · A 1 | 0.5–0.7 m (1.6–2.2 ft) | 12 s | W | 7 kt glassy | 07:00–17:34 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 4.0 B 8 · A 2 | 0.4–0.7 m (1.4–2.1 ft) | 14 s | WSW | 8 kt cross-onshore | 07:01–17:33 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 5.4 B 8 · A 2 | 0.7 m (2.2 ft) | 13 s | W | 7 kt glassy | 07:02–17:32 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 3.5 B 7 · A 1 | 0.5–0.7 m (1.6–2.1 ft) | 12 s | W | 8 kt cross-shore | 07:03–17:31 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 2.0 B 3 · A 1 | 0.6–1.0 m (2.0–3.1 ft) | 7 s | W | 11 kt cross-shore | 07:04–17:30 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 4.4 B 2 · A 4 | 1.1–1.9 m (3.4–6.3 ft) | 8 s | WSW | 14 kt cross-onshore | 07:05–17:29 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 12:00 | 5.0 B 7 · A 3 | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | 12 s W | 5 kt SE cross-onshore |
| Mon 15:00 | 4.4 B 6 · A 2 | 0.7 m (2.4 ft) | 12 s W | 7 kt SSW onshore |
| Mon 18:00 | 4.5 B 7 · A 2 | 0.7 m (2.4 ft) | 12 s W | 9 kt W cross-shore |
| Mon 21:00 | 4.8 B 7 · A 2 | 0.7 m (2.3 ft) | 12 s W | 8 kt NW cross-shore |
| Tue 00:00 | 4.6 B 8 · A 2 | 0.7 m (2.2 ft) | 12 s W | 5 kt N offshore |
| Tue 03:00 | 3.7 B 7 · A 1 | 0.6 m (2.0 ft) | 11 s W | 5 kt N offshore |
| Tue 06:00 | 3.1 B 6 · A 1 | 0.6 m (1.8 ft) | 11 s W | 2 kt NE glassy |
| Tue 09:00 | 2.9 B 6 · A 1 | 0.5 m (1.7 ft) | 12 s W | 4 kt NNE glassy |
| Tue 12:00 | 2.4 B 6 · A 1 | 0.5 m (1.6 ft) | 12 s W | 4 kt SW glassy |
| Tue 15:00 | 2.4 B 5 · A 1 | 0.6 m (1.8 ft) | 12 s W | 13 kt WSW cross-onshore |
| Tue 18:00 | 3.0 B 6 · A 1 | 0.6 m (1.9 ft) | 12 s W | 12 kt WNW cross-shore |
| Tue 21:00 | 2.9 B 6 · A 1 | 0.6 m (1.8 ft) | 12 s W | 10 kt NW cross-shore |
Praia Grande (Ferragudo) tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (WET, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 08:00 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) · Low 14:40 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 21:00 (+0.6 m / +2.0 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 03:00 (-0.6 m / -2.1 ft) · High 09:20 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 16:00 (-0.9 m / -3.0 ft) · High 22:10 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 04:20 (-0.8 m / -2.5 ft) · High 10:30 (+1.0 m / +3.3 ft) · Low 17:00 (-1.0 m / -3.3 ft) · High 23:10 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 05:10 (-0.9 m / -3.0 ft) · High 11:20 (+1.1 m / +3.7 ft) · Low 17:50 (-1.1 m / -3.7 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 00:00 (+1.1 m / +3.4 ft) · Low 06:00 (-1.0 m / -3.4 ft) · High 12:10 (+1.2 m / +3.9 ft) · Low 18:30 (-1.2 m / -4.0 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 00:40 (+1.2 m / +3.9 ft) · Low 06:40 (-1.2 m / -3.8 ft) · High 12:50 (+1.2 m / +4.1 ft) · Low 19:00 (-1.2 m / -4.1 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 01:10 (+1.3 m / +4.2 ft) · Low 07:20 (-1.2 m / -4.0 ft) · High 13:30 (+1.2 m / +4.1 ft) · Low 19:30 (-1.2 m / -4.1 ft) |
Best time to surf Praia Grande (Ferragudo)
Biggest swell runs Nov–Mar: average 1.4 m (4.7 ft) in February from WNW at 10 s, against 0.8 m (2.5 ft) in August (2015–2024 average). Best time to surf in Portugal
Nearby spots
- 0.7 Praia do Zavial 32 km · 1.0 m (3.2 ft) now
- 8.3 Praia do Amado 34 km · 1.3 m (4.3 ft) now
- 8.4 Arrifana 37 km · 1.3 m (4.3 ft) now
- 9.1 Praia da Cordoama 37 km · 1.4 m (4.5 ft) now
- 2.2 Sagres 39 km · 1.4 m (4.5 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Climatology: ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis (waves: ERA5-Ocean) via Open-Meteo.com, CC BY 4.0. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (Europe/Lisbon). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (37.00, -8.50); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.