Praia das Macas Surf Report & Forecast
Colares, Portugal
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🌬️ WIND
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W
6
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kt
🌊 SWELL
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E
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6.5
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
6.5ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
13s
WIND GUSTS
10kt
AIR TEMP
14°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
2.6ft @
7s
7s
PRECIPITATION
0.1mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | FAIR | 8.8ft | 13s | WNW | 12kt | NE | 16kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 8.3ft | 13s | NW | 12kt | ENE | 16kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | FAIR | 8.1ft | 13s | NW | 12kt | ENE | 17kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 7.9ft | 13s | NW | 13kt | ENE | 17kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 7.6ft | 13s | NW | 13kt | ENE | 18kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 7.5ft | 13s | NW | 13kt | ENE | 18kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 7.3ft | 13s | NW | 13kt | NE | 18kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 7.1ft | 13s | NW | 13kt | NE | 19kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 6.9ft | 13s | NW | 11kt | NE | 16kt | 13°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 6.7ft | 13s | NW | 8kt | NE | 13kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 6.5ft | 13s | NW | 6kt | NNE | 10kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0.1mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 6.3ft | 13s | NW | 8kt | NNE | 12kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 6.2ft | 13s | NW | 11kt | N | 15kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 6ft | 13s | NW | 13kt | N | 18kt | 14°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 6ft | 12s | NW | 14kt | N | 18kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 5.9ft | 12s | NW | 15kt | NNW | 18kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | POOR | 5.8ft | 12s | NW | 16kt | NNW | 18kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 5.8ft | 12s | NW | 13kt | N | 16kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 5.7ft | 12s | NW | 11kt | N | 13kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 5.6ft | 12s | NW | 9kt | N | 11kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 5.6ft | 12s | NW | 9kt | NW | 10kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 5.5ft | 12s | NW | 9kt | WSW | 10kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0.1mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 5.4ft | 12s | NW | 9kt | SSW | 10kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0.1mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 5.5ft | 12s | NW | 9kt | SSW | 10kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0.1mm |
Friday
Apr 10EXCELLENT18 excellent hours
🌊 5.5-7.4ft 💨 4-9kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Saturday
Apr 11POOR3 excellent hours
🌊 1.1-6.5ft 💨 4-38kt 🌡️ 12-15°C
Sunday
Apr 12POORCheck individual hours
🌊 4.6-11.5ft 💨 23-35kt 🌡️ 12-13°C
Monday
Apr 13FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 6.9-12.2ft 💨 12-22kt 🌡️ 13-14°C
Tuesday
Apr 14FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 6.0-7.4ft 💨 12-17kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Wednesday
Apr 15POORCheck individual hours
🌊 4.8-6.7ft 💨 16-20kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:6.6ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:4-16kt NE
Water Temperature:15-16°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Praia das Macas is an exposed beach break in Lisbon that offers dependable surf year-round, featuring both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a Northwest swell from local windswells or distant groundswells combined with offshore winds from the East-Southeast. The spot is sometimes crowded, and overcrowding can even make surfing hazardous. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in December.
Best Swell Direction: NW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Colares | Village: Praia Grande | County: Lisboa | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 2705-063 | Road: Plataforma de Observação | Full Address: Jazida de icnofósseis da Praia Grande do Rodizio, Plataforma de Observação, Mira Serra, Praia Grande, Colares, Sintra, Lisboa, 2705-063, Portugal
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionNW
Ideal Wind DirectionESE
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