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Supertubos Seasonal Surf Averages
Swell Consistency and Wind Overview
This graph shows the percentage of days that had a ridable wind swell (7 seconds period or more) or groundswell (10 seconds period or more) of over 3ft. It also shows the dominant wind direction. Not all of these days will neccessarily give great surf, and very short lived wind swells or longer period secondary swells may produce surf not recorded, but it gives a clear idea of the seasonal trend and a rough guide to the chances of scoring something ridable.
Monthly Overview
Understanding this DataThese swell averages are calculated ONLY on swells of more than 7 seconds period. This means this is the average height of a swell that's likely to produce ridable surf NOT an average of every wave heading toward the beach in a month. Likewise the period is the average period OVER 7 seconds. There will be days that have short period wind swells that won't produce and ridable swell and these are excluded from the averages. The consistency figure gives the percentage of days that meet this condition. For example if the consistency is 50% you could expect the 'average' swell for about 15 days in the month. Of course an average tells only part of the story. A combination of very large and very small swells may produce the same average as a consistent medium sized swell. |
Monthly DataJanuaryFebruary March April May June July August September October November December Nearby SpotsConsolaçãoCantinho Da Baia Lagide Almagreira Praia Da Areia Branca Belgas Foz do Arelho Santa Cruz Praia Azul São Lourenço Coxos Ribeira d'Ilhas Nazaré Ericeira Foz do Lizandro São Julião São Pedro do Moel Praia das Maçãs Praia Grande Sintra Praia do Guincho Lisbon/Estoril Santo Amaro Carcavelos Costa da Caparica Leirosa Lagoa de Albufeira Bicas Cabedelo Sesimbra Buarcos Praia da Tocha Praia de Mira Praia da Barra Sines São Torpes Torreira Porto Covo Malhão Furadouro Cogumelo Cortegaca Esmoriz Espinho Miramar Zambujeria do Mar Luz (Porto) Matosinhos Leça Perafita Odeceixe Carriagem Amoreira Monte Clérigo Monte Clérigo Azurara Vila do Conde Arrifana Póvoa do Varzim Vale Figueiras Aguçadoura Praia da Bordeira Carrapateira Fão Esposende Praia da Cordoama Praia Castelejo Lagos Praia da Luz Zavial Beliche |