Praia da Vagueira surf forecast
Vagos · Centro · Portugal
Sandbank peaks set up beside the rock groynes in front of the Vagueira seafront, about 7 km south of Costa Nova. The groynes shape fast waves both ways and the beach is consistent through the year; it is quiet in the week and busy at weekends.
- Break
- beach break, lefts and rights; faces WNW
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- WNW, W, NW
- Best wind
- ESE, E, SE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid to high tide
- Season
- September-May
- Typical size
- 1-2 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- rocks; rips
Best time to surf Praia da Vagueira
For intermediate surfers the best months are March to April, September to December: in December about 16 days have rideable waves and 8 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in December. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: March to April, December. Local guides: September-May.
Water 14 °C in February to 19 °C in August: 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 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1.5 m | 14 °C |
| Feb | 9 | 1 | 2 | 1.5 m | 14 °C |
| Mar | 18 | 3 | 4 | 1.6 m | 14 °C |
| Apr | 16 | 4 | 5 | 1.4 m | 16 °C |
| May | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1.2 m | 17 °C |
| Jun | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1.3 m | 18 °C |
| Jul | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 19 °C |
| Aug | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1.3 m | 19 °C |
| Sep | 14 | 0 | 3 | 1.4 m | 17 °C |
| Oct | 16 | 2 | 3 | 1.4 m | 17 °C |
| Nov | 16 | 2 | 6 | 1.4 m | 17 °C |
| Dec | 16 | 8 | 10 | 1.2 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 Aveiro.
Nearby spots
- Costa Nova, Ílhavo
- Praia da Barra, Ílhavo
- Praia de Mira, Mira
- São Jacinto, Aveiro
- Praia da Tocha, Cantanhede
- Furadouro, Ovar
Questions
When is the best time to surf Praia da Vagueira?
For intermediate surfers March to April, September to December; in December about 16 days a month have rideable waves and 8 are good or better. For beginners December. Local guides say: September-May.
What is the water temperature at Praia da Vagueira and which wetsuit do I need?
The sea ranges from about 14 °C in February to 19 °C in August. Wear a 5/4 mm hooded in the coldest months and a 3/2 mm fullsuit in the warmest.
Is Praia da Vagueira good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; rips). Beginners nearby can try Costa Nova, Ílhavo.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Praia da Vagueira?
WNW, W, NW swell, ESE, E, SE wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-2 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Praia da Vagueira are in the Surf Spoting app.