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Praia de Lavadores Surf Report & Forecast

Vila Nova de Gaia, Portugal

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

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E
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W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
2.5
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
2.5ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
7s
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WIND GUSTS
3kt
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AIR TEMP
22°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.9ft @
10s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 2.5ft waves with mixed swell with glassy conditions Note: winds from E would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Sunday

Aug 9
EXCELLENT14 excellent hours
🌊 2.3-2.5ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 18-25°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.3ft7sW2ktSW2kt19°C22°C0mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.4ft7sW1ktS1kt19°C22°C0mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.4ft7sW1ktSSE1kt19°C22°C0mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.4ft7sW2ktSE2kt18°C21°C0mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft7sW2ktESE2kt18°C21°C0mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft7sW2ktESE2kt18°C21°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft7sW2ktSE2kt18°C21°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft7sW2ktSE2kt18°C21°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft7sW3ktS3kt19°C21°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft7sW3ktSW3kt21°C21°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft7sW3ktW3kt22°C21°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft7sW5ktW4kt23°C21°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
2.5ft7sW6ktWNW5kt24°C21°C0mm
1:00 PM
FAIR
2.4ft7sW8ktWNW5kt25°C21°C0mm
2:00 PM
FAIR
2.4ft7sW8ktWNW6kt25°C22°C0mm
3:00 PM
FAIR
2.5ft7sW9ktWNW7kt25°C22°C0mm
4:00 PM
FAIR
2.5ft7sW9ktWNW8kt25°C22°C0mm
5:00 PM
FAIR
2.5ft7sW9ktWNW8kt24°C22°C0mm
6:00 PM
FAIR
2.5ft7sW8ktNW9kt23°C22°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
2.5ft7sW7ktNW9kt22°C22°C0mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
2.5ft7sW6ktNW8kt21°C22°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
2.5ft7sW5ktNNW8kt20°C22°C0mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
2.4ft7sW4ktNNW7kt19°C21°C0mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
2.4ft7sW3ktNNW6kt19°C21°C0mm

Monday

Aug 10
EXCELLENT8 excellent hours
🌊 1.4-2.4ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 17-26°C

Tuesday

Aug 11
GOOD13 good hours
🌊 0.9-1.9ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 16-27°C

Wednesday

Aug 12
EXCELLENT16 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-2.7ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 17-28°C

Thursday

Aug 13
EXCELLENT16 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-3.4ft 💨 0-7kt 🌡️ 18-29°C

Friday

Aug 14
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.7-3.7ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 19-31°C

Saturday

Aug 15
EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 1.5-3.1ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 19-32°C

Forecast Summary

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Average Swell:2.1ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:1-9kt SW
Water Temperature:21-22°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Praia de Lavadores is an exposed beach break in Vila Nova de Gaia that is considered to have consistent surf, featuring both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a West-Northwest swell from windswells or groundswells combined with offshore winds from the East. The spot is generally uncrowded. Surfers should be aware of pollution (common near the Douro estuary/Porto area) and rocks. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in December.

Best Swell Direction: W
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Vila Nova de Gaia | Suburb: Canidelo | Neighborhood: Lavadores | County: Porto | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 4400-382 | Road: Avenida da Beira Mar | Full Address: Zona Balnear de Praia de Lavadores, Avenida da Beira Mar, Lavadores, Canidelo, Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto, 4400-382, Portugal

Ideal Conditions

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

Ideal Swell DirectionWNW
Ideal Wind DirectionE

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