Praia da Madalena Surf Report & Forecast

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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10:00 AM Europe/London
Surf Quality: EXCELLENT
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🌬️ WIND

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🌊 SWELL

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5.8
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
5.8ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
14s
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WIND GUSTS
1kt
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AIR TEMP
18°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.9ft @
4s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Solid 5.8ft swell with long-period 14s ground swell with glassy conditions Note: winds from NE would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.6-6.5ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 12-22°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.9ft12sWNW1ktENE1kt14°C14°C0mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft12sWNW1ktE1kt14°C14°C0mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft12sWNW1ktE1kt14°C14°C0mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft12sWNW1ktE1kt13°C14°C0mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft12sWNW1ktESE1kt13°C14°C0mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft12sWNW2ktE2kt13°C14°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.6ft12sWNW2ktE2kt13°C14°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.6ft12sWNW2ktE2kt12°C14°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
5ft13sWNW2ktNE2kt14°C14°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
5.4ft13sWNW2ktNNE2kt16°C14°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
5.8ft14sWNW1ktNNW1kt18°C14°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
5.9ft14sWNW3ktNNW2kt20°C14°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.1ft14sWNW4ktNW3kt21°C14°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.2ft13sWNW5ktWNW4kt22°C14°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft13sWNW6ktWNW5kt22°C14°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft13sWNW6ktWNW5kt22°C14°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft13sWNW6ktWNW6kt22°C14°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft13sWNW5ktWNW5kt21°C14°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft13sWNW4ktNW5kt21°C14°C0mm
7:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft13sWNW3ktNNW5kt20°C14°C0mm
8:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft13sWNW3ktNNE4kt19°C14°C0mm
9:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft13sWNW3ktNE3kt18°C14°C0mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft13sWNW2ktE2kt17°C14°C0mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft13sWNW3ktE3kt17°C14°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT12 excellent hours
🌊 3.4-6.3ft 💨 3-13kt 🌡️ 15-26°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
FAIR2 excellent hours
🌊 3.1-12.0ft 💨 4-12kt 🌡️ 7-19°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT10 excellent hours
🌊 8.1-11.9ft 💨 2-16kt 🌡️ 5-12°C

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 4.6-7.8ft 💨 5-10kt 🌡️ 7-19°C

Friday

Apr 10
EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 4.5-5.0ft 💨 2-14kt 🌡️ 10-17°C

Saturday

Apr 11
FAIR9 good hours
🌊 3.8-9.3ft 💨 6-16kt 🌡️ 9-14°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:5.3ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:1-13kt ENE
Water Temperature:14°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Praia de Madalena is an exposed beach break in Vila Nova de Gaia that offers fairly consistent surf year-round, featuring both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a West to Southwest groundswell combined with offshore winds from the Northeast. The break is generally surfable at all stages of the tide but is sometimes best around mid-tide. The spot is generally uncrowded but is popular for local surf schools. Surfers should be aware of rock formations and potential pollution near the Porto region. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in December.

Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand and Rocks
Location: City: Vila Nova de Gaia | Town: Madalena | County: Porto | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 4405-796 | Road: Rua do Mar | Full Address: Rua do Mar, Madalena, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, 4405-796, Portugal

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionWSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE

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