Praia das Macas Surf Report & Forecast
Colares, Portugal
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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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