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

Current conditions

Wave
0.8m
peeling
Wind
3kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
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What are the conditions at Praia do Guincho today? (4 Sept)

Today at Praia do Guincho: Epic! for surfing — 95/100 for beginner level. Wind 3 kn S · Waves 0.8 m, 7 s · Tide 0.4–-1.2 m. Best window around 01:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Praia do Guincho: 0.8m waves with light cross-shore wind. Surfing looks Excellent in the late morning, with E-Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 19°C / 66°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
79/100Good
01 · Scores

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

Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Good
79
/ 100
now · 18
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 94 · 00
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 79
now · 18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.7m
peeling
Wind
4kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
falling
Period
7s
Water
19°C
Swell
NW 326°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Excellent
82
/ 100
18
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 92 · 09
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Conditions
What's driving the 82
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.9m
peeling
Wind
9kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
rising
Period
14s
Water
18°C
Swell
NW 321°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
44
/ 100
18
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 76 · 12
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Conditions
What's driving the 44
18
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
1.1m
peeling
Wind
10kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
-0.6m
rising
Period
10s
Water
18°C
Swell
NW 321°
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03 · Location

In context.

A wild, exposed Atlantic beach break in a natural park, with a sandy, shifting-sandbar bottom and rocks flanking both sides of the bay. Surfable year-round, best September-May, while strong summer N-NW winds make it a venue for kitesurfing and windsurfing rather than surf. Entry/exit are hard due to strong currents, rocks and gusty winds, unsuitable for inexperienced swimmers. Kitesurfing is restricted to after 18:00 in summer. Lifeguards patrol in summer.

Spec sheet
Coords
38.7338°N, 9.4745°W
Facing
W
Nearest
Ponta da Galé
Swell now
NW 326°
Wind now
S 192°
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 do Guincho good for surfing today?

Praia do Guincho scores 73/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Good. Wind 3 kn S · Waves 0.8 m, 7 s · Tide 0.4–-1.2 m. Best window around 00:00 UTC. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Praia do Guincho today?

Wind at Praia do Guincho today: 3 kn S (gusting 18 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 do Guincho today?

Waves at Praia do Guincho today: 0.8 m, 7 s period from NW, peeling 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 do Guincho today?

The best window for surfing at Praia do Guincho today is around 00:00 UTC, when conditions score 73/100 for intermediate level. Conditions can shift by the hour — the 4Shor app shows the full 24-hour score chart.

Is Praia do Guincho suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Praia do Guincho scores 95/100 today for surfing — Epic!. 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 do Guincho?

Praia do Guincho 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 do Guincho?

Praia do Guincho is a coastal location near Ponta da Galé 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 do Guincho?

4Shor's ShorSense™ system combines satellite-derived seafloor mapping, nearshore wave models, wind and tide data to generate a hyper-local forecast. At Praia do Guincho, 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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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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