Costa Nova surf forecast

Ílhavo · Centro · Portugal

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Open, consistent beach break with groyne-assisted peaks just south of Barra. Works on most tides; best on small-to-medium W–NW swell with light easterly wind.

Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces W
Level
beginner
Best swell
W, NW
Best wind
E (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
0.5–2 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Rip currents; Pollution risk near the estuary, especially after rain; Rock groynes along the beach

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