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Praia de Faro Forecast
Live wave height, wind and water temp — plus an 8-day forecast scored 0–100 for every sport.
Current conditions
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What are the conditions at Praia de Faro today? (4 Sept)
Today at Praia de Faro: Epic! for kite foiling — 90/100 for expert level. Wind 5 kn SE · Waves 0.8 m, 5 s · Tide 0.4–-1.2 m. Best window around 12:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Praia de Faro: 0.8m waves with light cross-shore wind. Kite Foiling looks Excellent in the late morning, with E-Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 19°C / 66°F.
Forecast updated · ShorSense™
One score per sport, per ability — physics, not vibes.
Today plus the next two days are free for everyone — scored in 3-hour windows, just like the app. The full 8-day forecast lives in the 4Shor app.
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In context.
A narrow barrier-island beach in a protected natural park, with two faces: an exposed Atlantic beach break on the ocean side, and a sheltered, flat-to-choppy lagoon on the north side for kitesurfing, windsurfing, kayaking and SUP. Kitesurfing is banned on ocean-facing sections in July-August; riders relocate 1km east of the bridge. Lifeguards patrol roughly 09:00-19:30 in season, with less cover at the eastern end. Currents can be strong.
- Coords
- 37.0019°N, 7.9873°W
- Facing
- SW
- Nearest
- Praia de Faro Nascente
- Swell now
- SE 127°
- Wind now
- SE 138°
- Tide
- Tracked
- Updated
- 2026-06-16
- Surf
- Windsurf
- Kite
- Kite Foil
- Wing
- E-Foil
- Paddleboarding
- Swim
- Kayak
- Canoe
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Frequently asked questions.
Is Praia de Faro good for surfing today?
Praia de Faro scores 53/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Okay. Wind 5 kn SE · Waves 0.8 m, 5 s · Tide 0.4–-1.2 m. Best window around 06:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.
What is the wind like at Praia de Faro today?
Wind at Praia de Faro today: 5 kn SE (gusting 20 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 de Faro today?
Waves at Praia de Faro today: 0.8 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.
What time is best for surfing at Praia de Faro today?
The best window for surfing at Praia de Faro today is around 06:00 UTC, when conditions score 53/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.
Is Praia de Faro suitable for beginners today?
For beginners, Praia de Faro scores 70/100 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 de Faro?
Praia de Faro 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 de Faro?
Praia de Faro is a coastal location near Praia de Faro Nascente 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 de Faro?
4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Praia de Faro, 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.
How do I get 4Shor?
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