Praia Grande Surf Report & Forecast
Colares, Portugal
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🌬️ WIND
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6
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🌊 SWELL
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4.7
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SWELL
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HEIGHT
4.7ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
12s
WIND GUSTS
6kt
AIR TEMP
15°C
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SWELL
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3.1ft @
15s
15s
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 5.5ft | 12s | WNW | 8kt | NNE | 9kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 5.4ft | 12s | WNW | 9kt | NNE | 11kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 5.4ft | 12s | WNW | 9kt | NNE | 11kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 5.3ft | 12s | WNW | 9kt | NNE | 12kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 5.3ft | 12s | WNW | 10kt | NNE | 12kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 5.2ft | 12s | WNW | 9kt | NNE | 11kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 5.1ft | 12s | WNW | 8kt | NNE | 10kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.9ft | 12s | WNW | 8kt | NNE | 8kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.9ft | 12s | WNW | 7kt | NNE | 8kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.8ft | 12s | WNW | 6kt | NNE | 7kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 12s | NW | 6kt | NNE | 6kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 12s | NW | 7kt | NNE | 7kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 12s | NW | 7kt | N | 7kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.7ft | 12s | NW | 8kt | N | 8kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 5.2ft | 13s | NW | 9kt | N | 9kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 5.7ft | 13s | NW | 9kt | NNW | 10kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 6.3ft | 14s | NW | 10kt | NNW | 11kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 6.4ft | 14s | NW | 9kt | N | 10kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 6.5ft | 14s | NW | 8kt | N | 9kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.6ft | 13s | NW | 7kt | N | 8kt | 15°C | 16°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.6ft | 13s | NW | 7kt | NNE | 7kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.6ft | 13s | NW | 7kt | NNE | 7kt | 15°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.7ft | 13s | NW | 7kt | NNE | 6kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 6.7ft | 13s | NW | 7kt | ENE | 7kt | 16°C | 15°C | 0mm |
Monday
Apr 6POOR5 excellent hours
🌊 4.2-6.7ft 💨 7-27kt 🌡️ 16-19°C
Tuesday
Apr 7POOR2 good hours
🌊 3.7-14.2ft 💨 7-25kt 🌡️ 11-17°C
Wednesday
Apr 8GOOD12 excellent hours
🌊 10.3-13.5ft 💨 3-10kt 🌡️ 10-12°C
Thursday
Apr 9EXCELLENT18 excellent hours
🌊 5.4-10.0ft 💨 6-12kt 🌡️ 11-15°C
Friday
Apr 10EXCELLENT20 excellent hours
🌊 5.3-5.5ft 💨 5-10kt 🌡️ 14-15°C
Saturday
Apr 11POOR3 good hours
🌊 0.8-9.4ft 💨 8-31kt 🌡️ 13-14°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:5.6ft @ 12s
Wind Conditions:6-27kt NNE
Water Temperature:15-16°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Praia Grande is an exposed beach break in Lisbon that usually has waves and can work year-round, featuring both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a Northwest swell from windswells or groundswells combined with offshore winds from the East. The break is surfable at all stages of the tide. The spot is sometimes crowded. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in December.
Best Swell Direction: NW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Town: Colares | Village: Praia Grande | Neighborhood: Vigia de Colares | County: Lisboa | Country: Portugal | Postcode: 2705 | Road: Avenida Alfredo Coelho | Full Address: Casa da Galé, 61, Avenida Alfredo Coelho, Vigia de Colares, Mira Serra, Praia Grande, Colares, Sintra, Lisboa, 2705, 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 DirectionE
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