Tagged: conditions
7 posts about conditions.
Offshore vs Onshore Wind for Surfing: A Simple Guide
Offshore vs onshore wind for surfing: cross-shore basics, how breeze shapes waves, summer sea breezes in Portugal, and simple wind-strength guidelines.
Understanding Tides for Surfing: Charts, Springs & Aljezur
Understanding tides for surfing: spring vs neap, sandbars, reading charts, tide tips for beaches near Aljezur, and apps surfers use on Portugal’s west coast.
Swell Direction Explained: Reading Charts & the Vicentina
Swell direction for surfing explained: compass and degrees, W NW SW on the Costa Vicentina, period, groundswell vs windswell, and how to read map arrows.
Surfing in Rain: What Aljezur Surfers Should Know
Surfing in rain on the Costa Vicentina: when weather helps wind, runoff near river mouths, visibility, 15–20°C water, wetsuits, and post-session rinse care.
Best Surf Forecast Apps in 2026: What Actually Works
Best surf forecast apps 2026: Surfline (incl. Magic Seaweed), Windy, Windguru, Surf-Forecast — free vs paid and a practical Costa Vicentina checking stack.
How to Read Surf Conditions: Tides, Wind & Swell Explained
Learn how to read a surf forecast. A beginner-friendly guide to understanding swell size, swell period, wind direction, and tides — with examples from the Costa Vicentina.
High Tide Surf Spots Aljezur: Where to Go When It’s Up
High tide surf spots near Aljezur: which beaches handle more water and which get fat or closed out. Practical tide planning for Costa Vicentina sessions.