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Praia da Oura Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.8m
mushy
Wind
3kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Best forE-Foil

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

Today at Praia da Oura: Excellent for e-foiling — 83/100 for expert level. Wind 3 kn SE · Tide 0.4–-1.2 m. Best window around 00:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Praia da Oura: 0.7m waves with light onshore wind. E-Foiling looks Excellent in the midday, with Paddleboarding also worth considering. Water temperature is 20°C / 67°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
83/100Excellent
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
83
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 83 · 12
NOW
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 83
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.3m
mushy
Wind
2kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
5s
Water
20°C
Swell
E 96°
E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
83
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 83 · 18
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 83
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.4m
mushy
Wind
2kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.0m
rising
Period
5s
Water
20°C
Swell
E 89°
E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
83
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 83 · 18
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 83
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.4m
mushy
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
rising
Period
5s
Water
20°C
Swell
E 93°
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03 · Location

In context.

A wide sandy beach in a busy resort strip, backed by hotels and bars, with fine golden sand and generally small waves better suited to swimming, bodyboarding and flatwater watersports than surfing. Scattered submerged rocks and jagged outcrops sit at the eastern end, needing care, especially on a rising tide. Lifeguards patrol a flagged swimming zone from 18 May to 20 October; low tide widens the beach considerably and improves visibility of the rocks.

Spec sheet
Coords
37.0857°N, 8.2256°W
Facing
S
Nearest
Albufeira
Swell now
E 100°
Wind now
SE 138°
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 Oura good for surfing today?

Praia da Oura scores 41/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Poor. Wind 3 kn SE · Waves 0.8 m, 5 s · Tide 0.4–-1.2 m. Best window around 09:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Praia da Oura today?

Wind at Praia da Oura today: 3 kn SE (gusting 12 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 Oura today?

Waves at Praia da Oura today: 0.8 m, 5 s period from E, 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 Oura today?

The best window for surfing at Praia da Oura today is around 09:00 UTC, when conditions score 41/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Praia da Oura suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Praia da Oura scores 71/100 today for paddleboarding — 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 Oura?

Praia da Oura 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 Oura?

Praia da Oura is a coastal location near Albufeira 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 Oura?

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 Oura, 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.

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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