Amoreira - surf spot statistics

Amoreira in Portugal offers surfable conditions year-round, but the best months for quality waves and favorable wind conditions are typically from October through March. During this period, ground swell dominates (64-90%), providing powerful, clean waves with mean swell sizes ranging from 1.5m to 2.0m, peaking in January and December. Wind conditions are far from perfect, but late autumn and winter still have the highest percentages of good winds (22-25%) compared to the rest of the year. The worst months for surfing are June, July, and August, when wind swell becomes predominant (70-81%), wave size drops to 1.0-1.1m, and bad wind conditions prevail (83-84%). Spring (April-May) and early autumn (September) serve as transition periods, with declining ground swell influence but manageable wave heights. If you’re looking for consistency and size, target the winter months, but be prepared for challenging winds—October and November offer a slightly better balance of swell and wind conditions compared to deep winter. Summer is best avoided unless you’re after small, less predictable waves.

January at Amoreira offers solid surfing conditions with an average swell height of 2.0m and a strong 13.0s period, providing powerful, well-formed waves. The dominant swell directions are W, WNW, and NW, producing the best waves (1.5–2.5m+) with consistency—especially WNW swells, which account for a significant portion of the larger waves (13.47% at 1.5–2m, 7.95% at 2–2.5m). Wind conditions are less ideal, with only 23% of days offering favorable offshore/side-offshore winds for surfing. Northerly and northwesterly winds prevail, often blowing at 10–30kph, which can create choppy conditions. However, when winds align from the NE or E, cleaner setups occur. Expect a mix of punchy beachbreak peaks with some bigger, powerful days, particularly when WNW/NW swells combine with lighter winds. Advanced surfers will find the best sessions, especially mid-month when swell energy peaks.