Paredes da Vitória surf forecast
Alcobaça · Centro · Portugal
An exposed, uncrowded beach break about 11 km north of Nazaré, with sandbank peaks breaking both ways. Most people stay near the beach bar at the access point, so a short walk along the sand usually means empty peaks. Best with a moderate west-north-west swell and light easterly winds.
- Break
- beach break, lefts and rights; faces W
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- W, WNW, NW
- Best wind
- E, ESE, SE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- September-May
- Typical size
- 1-2 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- rips
Best time to surf Paredes da Vitória
For intermediate surfers the best months are April, September to December: in December about 16 days have rideable waves and 7 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in November to December. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: March to April, September, November to December. Local guides: September-May.
Water 14 °C in January to 19 °C in July: 5/4 mm hooded in winter (boots + gloves), 3/2 mm fullsuit at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12 | 2 | 4 | 1.5 m | 14 °C |
| Feb | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1.6 m | 14 °C |
| Mar | 11 | 4 | 3 | 1.6 m | 15 °C |
| Apr | 16 | 4 | 4 | 1.5 m | 16 °C |
| May | 14 | 2 | 2 | 1.4 m | 18 °C |
| Jun | 11 | 0 | 1 | 1.3 m | 18 °C |
| Jul | 8 | 1 | 2 | 1.2 m | 19 °C |
| Aug | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1.3 m | 19 °C |
| Sep | 20 | 1 | 2 | 1.5 m | 18 °C |
| Oct | 17 | 3 | 5 | 1.4 m | 18 °C |
| Nov | 16 | 5 | 6 | 1.5 m | 17 °C |
| Dec | 16 | 7 | 7 | 1.5 m | 15 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Nazaré.
Nearby spots
- São Pedro de Moel, Marinha Grande
- Praia do Norte, Nazaré
- Praia da Nazaré, Nazaré
- Pedrógão, Leiria
- Foz do Arelho, Caldas da Rainha
- Belgas (Praia Frincha Grande), Foz do Arelho
Questions
When is the best time to surf Paredes da Vitória?
For intermediate surfers April, September to December; in December about 16 days a month have rideable waves and 7 are good or better. For beginners November to December. Local guides say: September-May.
What is the water temperature at Paredes da Vitória and which wetsuit do I need?
The sea ranges from about 14 °C in January to 19 °C in July. Wear a 5/4 mm hooded in the coldest months and a 3/2 mm fullsuit in the warmest.
Is Paredes da Vitória good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (rips). Beginners nearby can try Pedrógão, Leiria.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Paredes da Vitória?
W, WNW, NW swell, E, ESE, SE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-2 m.
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