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Praia da Mareta Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.9m
mushy
Wind
4kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Best forE-Foil

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What are the conditions at Praia da Mareta today? (4 Sept)

Today at Praia da Mareta: Excellent for e-foiling — 84/100 for expert level. Wind 4 kn SE · Tide 0.4–-1.2 m. Best window around 05:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Praia da Mareta: 0.9m waves with light onshore wind. E-Foiling looks Excellent in the morning, with Kite Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 18°C / 65°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
81/100Excellent
01 · Scores

One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.

E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
81
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 82 · 03
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 81
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.7m
mushy
Wind
2kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
5s
Water
19°C
Swell
NW 317°
E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
81
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 82 · 06
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Conditions
What's driving the 81
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.7m
mushy
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.0m
rising
Period
5s
Water
19°C
Swell
NW 318°
E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
68
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 80 · 00
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Conditions
What's driving the 68
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.3m
mushy
Wind
8kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
rising
Period
6s
Water
18°C
Swell
NW 317°
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03 · Location

In context.

A sheltered, SSE-facing town beach roughly 750-800 m long, protected by a promontory to the west and a headland to the east. Sandy beach break with shifting sandbanks gives left- and right-handers, though rideable waves are very inconsistent; submerged rocks lie near the cliffs at both flanks, and weever fish are a hazard in the sand. Blue Flag certified with summer lifeguards. Mid tide suits surfing best; low tide gives the most forgiving central entry.

Spec sheet
Coords
37.0048°N, 8.9408°W
Facing
SE
Nearest
Sagres
Swell now
SW 208°
Wind now
SE 149°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Swim
  • Kayak
  • Canoe

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Praia da Mareta good for surfing today?

Praia da Mareta scores 59/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Okay. Wind 4 kn SE · Waves 0.9 m, 5 s · Tide 0.4–-1.2 m. Best window around 05:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Praia da Mareta today?

Wind at Praia da Mareta today: 4 kn SE (gusting 13 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 Mareta today?

Waves at Praia da Mareta today: 0.9 m, 5 s period from SW, mushy character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

What time is best for surfing at Praia da Mareta today?

The best window for surfing at Praia da Mareta today is around 05:00 UTC, when conditions score 59/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Praia da Mareta suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Praia da Mareta scores 65/100 today for surfing — Good. A score of 65–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent (90+ is Epic!); below 45 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 Mareta?

Praia da Mareta is scored for Surfing, Windsurfing, Kite Surfing, Kite Foiling, Wing Foiling, E-Foiling, Paddleboarding, Swimming, Kayaking, Canoeing 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 Mareta?

Praia da Mareta is a coastal location near Sagres 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 Mareta?

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 Mareta, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent (90+ Epic!); 65–79 is Good; below 45 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.

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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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