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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1
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🌊 SWELL

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E
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W
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 E would be better.

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

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Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.6-6.5ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 13-23°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.9ft12sWNW1ktENE1kt14°C14°C0mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft12sWNW1ktENE1kt14°C14°C0mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft12sWNW1ktENE1kt13°C14°C0mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft12sWNW1ktE1kt13°C14°C0mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft12sWNW1ktESE1kt13°C14°C0mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft12sWNW2ktESE1kt13°C14°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.6ft12sWNW2ktE2kt13°C14°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.6ft12sWNW2ktE2kt13°C14°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
5ft13sWNW2ktENE2kt15°C14°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
5.4ft13sWNW1ktNNE2kt16°C14°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
5.8ft14sWNW1ktN1kt18°C14°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
5.9ft14sWNW2ktNNW3kt20°C14°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.1ft14sWNW4ktNW4kt21°C14°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.2ft13sWNW5ktWNW5kt23°C14°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft13sWNW6ktWNW5kt23°C14°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft13sWNW6ktWNW5kt23°C14°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft13sWNW6ktWNW5kt23°C14°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft13sWNW5ktNW5kt22°C14°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft13sWNW4ktNW5kt21°C14°C0mm
7:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft13sWNW3ktNNW5kt21°C14°C0mm
8:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft13sWNW3ktN4kt20°C14°C0mm
9:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.5ft13sWNW3ktNE3kt19°C14°C0mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.4ft13sWNW2ktE2kt18°C14°C0mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
6.3ft13sWNW3ktE3kt17°C14°C0mm

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT13 excellent hours
🌊 3.4-6.3ft 💨 3-17kt 🌡️ 15-26°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
GOOD6 excellent hours
🌊 3.1-12.0ft 💨 3-12kt 🌡️ 9-16°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 8.1-11.9ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 7-14°C

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.6-7.8ft 💨 2-5kt 🌡️ 11-21°C

Friday

Apr 10
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.5-5.0ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 11-23°C

Saturday

Apr 11
EXCELLENT16 excellent hours
🌊 3.8-9.3ft 💨 1-12kt 🌡️ 10-17°C

Forecast Summary

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Average Swell:5.3ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:1-17kt ENE
Water Temperature:14°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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