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Praia do Mende conditions today

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.0m
flat
Wind
3kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.3m
tide n/a
Best forE-Foil

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Today at Praia do Mende: Excellent for e-foiling — 86/100 for expert level. Wind 3 kn SW · Tide 0.7–-1.5 m. Best window around 00:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Praia do Mende: flat with light cross-shore wind. E-Foiling looks Outstanding in the early morning, with Kite Foiling also worth considering. Water temperature is 20°C / 68°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
86/100Outstanding
01 · Scores

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

E-Foiling · Expert
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Outstanding
86
/ 100
now · 9pm
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 86 · 12am
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 86
now · 9pm
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.0m
flat
Wind
2kt
cross-onshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.3m
tide n/a
Period
16s
Water
20°C
Swell
SW 223°

Scores combine swell, wind, tide and bathymetry. Today is free for everyone — the next 7 days at hourly resolution live in the 4Shor app.

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03 · Location

In context.

Praia do Mende is one of more than 2,500 European locations in the 4Shor library. We model how waves will break at this exact piece of coast — combining bathymetry, swell, wind, tide, man-made and natural water obstacles— so you don't have to interpret raw data to know whether it's on.

Spec sheet
Coords
42.2637°N, 8.6812°W
Facing
W
Nearest
As Catro Pontes
Swell now
SW 223°
Wind now
SW 217°
Tide
Tracked
Updated
2026-06-16
Best for
  • Surf
  • Windsurf
  • Kite
  • Kite Foil
  • Wing
  • E-Foil
  • Paddleboarding
  • Kayak
  • Canoe
  • Swim

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04 · FAQ

Frequently asked questions.

Is Praia do Mende good for surfing today?

Praia do Mende scores 30/100 today for surfing at intermediate level — Poor. Wind 3 kn SW · Tide 0.7–-1.5 m. Scores are updated hourly by 4Shor ShorSense™.

What is the wind like at Praia do Mende today?

Wind at Praia do Mende today: 3 kn SW (gusting 17 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.

Is Praia do Mende suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Praia do Mende scores 86/100 today for e-foiling — Excellent. A score of 60–79 is Good for a beginner; 80+ is Excellent; below 40 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 Mende?

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

Praia do Mende is a coastal location near As Catro Pontes in Spain. It is one of more than 2,500 European water-sport locations scored daily by 4Shor.

How does 4Shor forecast conditions at Praia do Mende?

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 Mende, conditions are scored hourly on a 0–100 scale for each sport and ability level. A score of 80+ means Excellent; 60–79 is Good; below 40 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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Personalised scores for Praia do Mende and more than 2,500 European locations — derived from the seabed up, alerted up to 8 days before the window opens.