Today's Surf Conditions at Salgueiros
Best Surf Season & Climatology
Best Surf Season (October - March)
The prime window at Salgueiros runs from October through March, with December and January sitting at the top of the pile. During these months the North Atlantic storm track is active, producing average swell heights around 5-6ft (1.5-1.8m) and dominant periods of 11-13s. Swell direction is overwhelmingly from the WNW, NW, and W quadrants - exactly what this west-facing beach needs. The offshore wind percentage rises to 39-49%, providing the highest number of clean, well-ordered days. When a negative NAO phase locks in, the Portuguese coast gets a constant conveyor belt of strong lows and long-period W/NW groundswell. Salgueiros is at its best, with powerful peaks reeling down the sandbars.
Detailed Surf Information for Salgueiros
Detailed Surf Forecast
Access our detailed 8-day swell and wind forecast charts for Salgueiros with tidal graphs, period ranges, and daily forecast text summaries.
Swell & Wind Statistics
Explore historical swell consistency, wave heights, and offshore wind windows month-by-month, compiled from over 40 years of data.
Historical Surf Report
Browse the historical database archives to view past wave reports and understand spot climatology during specific years and months.
