Praia das Macas Surf Report & Forecast
Colares, Portugal
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🌬️ WIND
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🌊 SWELL
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2.9
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2.9ft
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7s
WIND GUSTS
6kt
AIR TEMP
20°C
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0.9ft @
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11s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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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 |
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| 12:00 AM | FAIR | 2.6ft | 7s | WNW | 9kt | NW | 12kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 2.8ft | 7s | WNW | 8kt | NW | 11kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | WNW | 8kt | NNW | 10kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | WNW | 7kt | NNW | 10kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | WNW | 7kt | NNW | 9kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | WNW | 6kt | NNW | 8kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | WNW | 6kt | NNW | 7kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | WNW | 5kt | NNW | 6kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | W | 5kt | NNW | 6kt | 20°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | W | 6kt | NNW | 6kt | 20°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 2.9ft | 7s | W | 6kt | N | 6kt | 20°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 3ft | 7s | WNW | 7kt | NNW | 8kt | 20°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | FAIR | 3ft | 7s | WNW | 8kt | NNW | 10kt | 20°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 7s | WNW | 9kt | NNW | 11kt | 20°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 7s | WNW | 9kt | NNW | 12kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 7s | WNW | 9kt | NNW | 12kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 7s | W | 9kt | NNW | 12kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 7s | WNW | 10kt | NNW | 12kt | 21°C | 21°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 7s | WNW | 10kt | NNW | 13kt | 21°C | 21°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 8s | WNW | 10kt | NNW | 13kt | 21°C | 21°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 3.1ft | 8s | WNW | 10kt | NNW | 14kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | FAIR | 3.2ft | 8s | WNW | 11kt | NNW | 15kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | FAIR | 3.2ft | 7s | WNW | 11kt | N | 16kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 7s | WNW | 11kt | N | 16kt | 21°C | 20°C | 0mm |
Monday
Aug 10FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 1.3-3.1ft 💨 9-13kt 🌡️ 20-21°C
Tuesday
Aug 11POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.0-1.5ft 💨 11-14kt 🌡️ 20-21°C
Wednesday
Aug 12POORCheck individual hours
🌊 1.6-2.9ft 💨 11-16kt 🌡️ 20-21°C
Thursday
Aug 13POORCheck individual hours
🌊 2.2-2.9ft 💨 12-17kt 🌡️ 20-21°C
Friday
Aug 14FAIRCheck individual hours
🌊 2.2-3.3ft 💨 10-15kt 🌡️ 20-21°C
Saturday
Aug 15EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-3.7ft 💨 1-11kt 🌡️ 20-22°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:2.6ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:5-13kt NW
Water Temperature:20-21°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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