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Praia da Maiata conditions today

Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.

Current conditions

Wave
0.6m
closing
Wind
6kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
tide n/a
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Today at Praia da Maiata: Good for windsurfing — 76/100 for intermediate level. Wind 6 kn N · Waves 0.6 m, 6 s · Tide 0.5–-1.0 m. Best window around 12:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Praia da Maiata: 0.6m waves with light onshore wind. Windsurfing looks Very Good in the midday, with Paddleboarding also worth considering. Water temperature is 24°C / 75°F.

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01 · Scores

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Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.6m
closing
Wind
6kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
tide n/a
Period
6s
Water
24°C
Swell
NE 28°

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03 · Location

In context.

Praia da Maiata is one of more than 2,500 European locations in the 4Shor library. We model how waves will break at this exact piece of coast — combining bathymetry, swell, wind, tide, man-made and natural water obstacles— so you don't have to interpret raw data to know whether it's on.

Spec sheet
Coords
32.7679°N, 16.8212°W
Facing
N
Nearest
Porto da Cruz
Swell now
NE 28°
Wind now
N 16°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
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  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Kayak
  • Canoe
  • Swim

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Praia da Maiata good for surfing today?

Praia da Maiata scores 39/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Poor. Wind 6 kn N · Waves 0.6 m, 6 s · Tide 0.5–-1.0 m. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Praia da Maiata today?

Wind at Praia da Maiata today: 6 kn N (gusting 27 kn). Wind direction relative to the shore affects surfing conditions significantly — offshore winds produce cleaner, glassier surfaces while onshore winds add chop. These are daily averages; the 4Shor app shows hourly detail.

What are the wave conditions at Praia da Maiata today?

Waves at Praia da Maiata today: 0.6 m, 6 s period from NE, closing_out character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Praia da Maiata suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Praia da Maiata scores 56/100 today for kite surfing — Fair. A score of 60–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent; below 40 the session is usually not worth it. 4Shor scores every location across Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced and Expert levels.

What water sports can I do at Praia da Maiata?

Praia da Maiata is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Kayaking, Canoeing, Swimming in the 4Shor forecast system. Conditions are rated Beginner through Expert for each sport, updated every hour, so you always know whether the session is worth the drive.

Where is Praia da Maiata?

Praia da Maiata is a coastal location near Porto da Cruz in Portugal. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Praia da Maiata?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Praia da Maiata, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent; 60–79 is Good; below 40 the session is usually not worth the drive.

Is 4Shor any good?

For sure it is! We have done extensive testing and refinement of the forecast models and conditions scores to provide results that you can have confidence in.

Is 4Shor for me?

If you surf, foil, paddleboard, swim or anything in between — and want to know exactly what the conditions will be like for you — then yes, 4Shor's for you. 🌊

Can 4Shor provide more accurate forecasts than my existing app?

Current forecast apps only provide swell, wind and tide data and in many cases expect you to do the analysis yourself. 4Shor goes the extra mile — we model how waves will break and build that into our forecasts to allow us to create conditions scores for your chosen water sport and skill level – something that no other app does.

What's the science behind 4Shor?

4Shor uses ShorSense™ — our coastal intelligence engine that combines satellite-derived bathymetry (fancy word for underwater mapping), advanced wave models with wind and tide data to generate precision, hyper-local forecasts.

Is it really a free trial?

Yep. Both Premium and Pro come with a 7-day free trial. You get full access for 7 days, then decide if the sessions saved are worth the price of a post-surf burrito.

I am a beginner, is 4Shor for me?

Absolutely. Whether you're chasing your first green wave or doing your first kitesurf body drag, 4Shor helps you choose the right place at the right time for your sport and ability. Think of it as a smart local who knows when it's mellow enough for learning and when it's time to sit on the sand and watch.

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