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Praia da Rocha Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.7m
mushy
Wind
3kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Best forE-Foil

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

Today at Praia da Rocha: Excellent for e-foiling — 83/100 for expert level. Wind 3 kn S · Tide 0.4–-1.2 m. Best window around 00:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Praia da Rocha: 0.6m waves with light onshore wind. E-Foiling looks Excellent in the morning, with Paddleboarding also worth considering. Water temperature is 18°C / 65°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 · 00
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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
0.4m
mushy
Wind
3kt
onshore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
5s
Water
18°C
Swell
SE 127°
E-Foiling · Expert
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
84
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 84 · 00
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 84
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.4m
mushy
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.0m
rising
Period
6s
Water
19°C
Swell
E 102°
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
0.5m
mushy
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.5m
rising
Period
5s
Water
19°C
Swell
SE 124°
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03 · Location

In context.

A long sandy beach backed by golden limestone cliffs at an estuary mouth, sand-bottomed with no rocks underfoot despite its name. A barrelling left peels near the western breakwater, with multiple peaks east; waves are wedgier and more consistent in winter. A large mole creates sheltered flat water behind it, suited to kite riding. Kiting and windsurfing are impractical amid summer crowds. Lifeguarded in the bathing season. Wider at low tide.

Spec sheet
Coords
37.1147°N, 8.5362°W
Facing
S
Nearest
Ferragudo
Swell now
SE 131°
Wind now
S 159°
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 Rocha good for surfing today?

Praia da Rocha scores 36/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Poor. Wind 3 kn S · Waves 0.7 m, 5 s · Tide 0.4–-1.2 m. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Praia da Rocha today?

Wind at Praia da Rocha today: 3 kn S (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 Rocha today?

Waves at Praia da Rocha today: 0.7 m, 5 s period from SE, mushy character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Praia da Rocha suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Praia da Rocha scores 69/100 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 Rocha?

Praia da Rocha 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 Rocha?

Praia da Rocha is a coastal location near Ferragudo 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 Rocha?

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 Rocha, 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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