Praia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (2024)

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Praia do Baleal Surf Guide

Praia do Baleal in Peniche is a sheltered beach break that has very consistent surf and works all around the year. Works best in offshore winds from the southeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the north northwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Hazards include .

Praia do Baleal Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Praia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (2)BeachPraia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (3)3.9
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
very consistent

15.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Praia do Baleal:

The best conditions reported for surf at Praia do Baleal occur when a North-northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.

Surf Forecasts:

    Hourly Forecast12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Praia do Baleal (for consistent clean waves)?

decemberBest Season: winter

The best time of year for surfing Praia do Baleal with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winterand most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 21% of the time in December while 44% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 35% of the time it is considered too small by mostsurfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

blown out

44%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

35%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Praia do Baleal Location Map

Interactive Praia do Baleal surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Praia do Baleal is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, which is 68 km (42 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Praia do Baleal is Porto Airport (OPO) in Acores, 217 km (135 miles) away.

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Praia do Baleal Surf Forecasts:

    Hourly Forecast12 Day Forecast
Todays Surf SummarySunday, 2 June 2024, 15:13 Local Time m, °C Sunday 02Monft, °F 4PM7PM10PM1AM Wave (m) 1.2NNW 1.2NNW 1.1NNW 1.1NNW Period (s) 9 9 9 9 Wind (km/h) 15 10 10 5 Wind State cross-on on cross-on glass
What does Praia do Baleal look like?Latest photos from Praia do Baleal. Upload your own or view all photos on the gallery page.

Credit: Jose luis AcebedoCredit: Fernando BarãoCredit: Fernando BarãoCredit: Fernando BarãoCredit: Fernando Barão

    Tides at Praia do Baleal Current tide and informaton For Peniche, Portugal, 2 km from Praia do Baleal.Next High Water: 12:35am | 3.22mNext Low Water: 06:22pm | 1.03mNEXTIS AT (local time)remaininghigh tidelow tide

    Praia do Baleal Sea Temperature

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures. In contrast the sea remains relatively cold (15.9 °C). Surfers should wear a spring or summer wetsuit though no doubt some would wear less neoprene on such a warm day, no matter what temperature the sea is.Today, many surfers would wear a spring wetsuit.Current Temp*: 15.9°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellitewater-tempView Sea Temp Map

    Swell History at Praia do Baleal

    Surf stats for Praia do Baleal, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Praia do Baleal

    Wind stats for Praia do Baleal, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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    • Baia

      • Praia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (22)Reef
      • Praia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (23)3.8

      Reliability: inconsistent

      1km away

    • Baleal Sul

      • Praia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (24)Beach
      • Praia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (25)2.8

      Reliability: inconsistent

      1km away

    • Cantinho

      • Praia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (26)Point
      • Praia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (27)3.8

      Reliability: very consistent

      1km away

    • Praia do Cerro

      • Praia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (28)Beach
      • Praia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (29)4.2

      Reliability: very consistent

      1km away

    • Baleal Reef

      • Praia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (30)Beach
      • Praia do Baleal Surf Forecast and Surf Reports (Peniche, Portugal) (31)3.0

      Reliability: fairly consistent

      2km away

    Wave Buoys Nearest To Praia do Baleal:

    • Closest Wave BuoyBóia de Sines165 km
    • Second closest Wave BuoyBóia de Leixões219 km
    • Third closest Wave BuoyBóia de Faro Costeira302 km
    • Fourth closest Wave BuoyGascogne Ouest Arcachon Buoy741 km
    • Fifth closest Wave BuoyBrittany Buoy907 km
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