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Praia de Tanxil Surf Forecast

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

Current conditions

Wave
0.1m
flat
Wind
4kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
tide n/a
Best forE-Foil

Photo: Manuel Seoane via Google

Is Praia de Tanxil good for surfing today? (4 Sept)

Today at Praia de Tanxil: Poor for surfing — 40/100 for beginner level. Wind 4 kn E · Tide 0.5–-1.3 m. Best window around 07:00 UTC. Today's conditions at Praia de Tanxil: flat with light offshore wind. E-Foiling looks Excellent in the morning, with Paddleboarding also worth considering. Water temperature is 20°C / 67°F.

Forecast updated · ShorSense™

Forecast for
as a
39/100Poor
01 · Scores

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

Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
39
/ 100
now · 21
Today · 24-hour forecast
peak 39 · 00
NOW
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Today's conditions
What's driving the 39
now · 21
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.1m
flat
Wind
4kt
offshore
Tide (MSL)
-0.1m
tide n/a
Period
13s
Water
20°C
Swell
NE 29°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
35
/ 100
21
Tomorrow · 24-hour forecast
peak 39 · 00
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 35
21
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.1m
flat
Wind
1kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.2m
tide n/a
Period
10s
Water
20°C
Swell
NE 29°
Surfing · Beginner
Featured · pick a sport or ability in the bar above
Poor
41
/ 100
21
Sun · 24-hour forecast
peak 41 · 21
0003060912151821
AM☀ MiddayPM
Conditions
What's driving the 41
21
Wave, wind and tide sync with the scrubber on the left.
Wave
0.1m
flat
Wind
2kt
cross-shore
Tide (MSL)
0.1m
tide n/a
Period
15s
Water
20°C
Swell
N 22°
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03 · Location

In context.

A small, sheltered sandy beach (220 m long, 50 m wide) inside a calm inner estuary in a town centre, with white coarse-to-medium sand and no rocks or reef. Consistently described as calm with only slight waves and not practicable for surfing, it suits swimming and relaxation. Dogs and nudism are not permitted, and there is no wheelchair access. Lifeguard cover is unclear: one source reports none, another lists seasonal rescue resources.

Spec sheet
Coords
42.6443°N, 8.8152°W
Facing
SW
Nearest
Rianxo
Swell now
NE 31°
Wind now
E 89°
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.

What is the wind like at Praia de Tanxil today?

Wind at Praia de Tanxil today: 4 kn E (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.

What are the wave conditions at Praia de Tanxil today?

Waves at Praia de Tanxil today: 0.1 m, 14 s period from NE, flat character. 4Shor derives nearshore wave conditions from ECMWF IFS 9-km atmospheric data and the IBI regional ocean model, updated hourly.

Is Praia de Tanxil suitable for beginners today?

For beginners, Praia de Tanxil scores 85/100 today for e-foiling — Excellent. 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 Tanxil?

Praia de Tanxil 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 Tanxil?

Praia de Tanxil is a coastal location near Rianxo 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 de Tanxil?

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 Tanxil, 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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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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