Lagido

Best Surf Season (October - March)

The North Atlantic storm track brings Lagido to life from October through March. Average swell heights range from a solid 6.9ft (2.1m) in October up to 9.2ft (2.8m) in January, while average periods sit in the powerful 11-13 second range. The dominant energy arrives from the north, north-northwest and northwest quadrants, directly feeding this north-facing beach. These deep winter lows also drag S/SW winds across the Portuguese coast ahead of their fronts, creating the offshore conditions Lagido needs to stand up clean. On the flip side, N and NNW winds frequently spoil the surface when the pressure gradient tightens. Water temperatures hover around 14-18C, so it is still a wetsuit job, but the combination of long-period groundswell and offshore wind makes this the most consistent and rewarding time of year.