São Jacinto surf forecast
Aveiro · Centro · Portugal
A long sandbar beach on the dune spit north of the Aveiro harbour mouth, reached by ferry from Barra or by road round the lagoon. It is less consistent than the beaches south of the bar but can be powerful on its day, and it is home to a national high-performance surf centre.
- Break
- beach break, lefts and rights; faces WNW
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- NW, N, W
- Best wind
- ESE, E, SE (offshore)
- Best tide
- mid tide
- Season
- October-April
- Typical size
- 0.5-2 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- rips
Best time to surf São Jacinto
For intermediate surfers the best months are March to April, September to December: in December about 17 days have rideable waves and 8 rate good or better. Beginners find the friendliest waves in November to December. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: February to March, October to December. Local guides: October-April.
Water 13 °C in January to 20 °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 | 13 | 2 | 5 | 1.5 m | 13 °C |
| Feb | 14 | 4 | 2 | 1.7 m | 14 °C |
| Mar | 18 | 2 | 5 | 1.5 m | 14 °C |
| Apr | 17 | 2 | 4 | 1.4 m | 16 °C |
| May | 11 | 2 | 4 | 1.2 m | 18 °C |
| Jun | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 18 °C |
| Jul | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 20 °C |
| Aug | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1.2 m | 19 °C |
| Sep | 18 | 1 | 4 | 1.3 m | 18 °C |
| Oct | 19 | 2 | 4 | 1.4 m | 18 °C |
| Nov | 20 | 3 | 7 | 1.4 m | 17 °C |
| Dec | 17 | 8 | 8 | 1.3 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
- Praia da Barra, Ílhavo
- Costa Nova, Ílhavo
- Praia da Vagueira, Vagos
- Furadouro, Ovar
- Praia de Mira, Mira
- Praia da Tocha, Cantanhede
Questions
When is the best time to surf São Jacinto?
For intermediate surfers March to April, September to December; in December about 17 days a month have rideable waves and 8 are good or better. For beginners November to December. Local guides say: October-April.
What is the water temperature at São Jacinto and which wetsuit do I need?
The sea ranges from about 13 °C in January to 20 °C in July. Wear a 5/4 mm hooded in the coldest months and a 3/2 mm fullsuit in the warmest.
Is São Jacinto good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (rips). Beginners nearby can try Praia da Barra, Ílhavo.
What swell, wind and tide work best at São Jacinto?
NW, N, W swell, ESE, E, SE wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 0.5-2 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for São Jacinto are in the Surf Spoting app.