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Sesimbra 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 SpotsLagoa de AlbufeiraCosta da Caparica Santo Amaro Carcavelos Lisbon/Estoril Praia do Guincho Sines Praia Grande Sintra Praia das Maçãs São Julião Foz do Lizandro São Torpes Ericeira Ribeira d'Ilhas Coxos Porto Covo São Lourenço Malhão Praia Azul Santa Cruz Cogumelo Praia Da Areia Branca Consolação Supertubos Molhe Leste Cantinho Da Baia Almagreira Lagide Zambujeria do Mar Belgas Foz do Arelho Odeceixe Carriagem Amoreira Monte Clérigo Monte Clérigo Nazaré Arrifana Vale Figueiras Praia da Bordeira Carrapateira São Pedro do Moel Praia da Cordoama Praia Castelejo Lagos Praia da Luz Zavial Beliche Sagres (Tonel) Sagres (South) Praia da Rocha Leirosa Falesia-Vilamoura Cabedelo Buarcos Praia de Faro Praia da Tocha Praia de Mira Praia da Barra Torreira Furadouro Cortegaca Esmoriz Espinho Miramar Luz (Porto) Matosinhos Leça Perafita Azurara |