Praia do Matadouro Swimming Forecast
Ericeira · Portugal
Praia do Matadouro scores 76/100 for swimming today at its best ability level (expert). The beach faces W. A compact rocky reef-and-point break within a World Surfing Reserve, with a narrow strip of sand where a stream meets the sea. Forgiving left and right reef peaks work best at mid-tide, holding waves up to about 2.5 m; popular with surf schools and beginners, though the reef is hazardous when exposed at low tide. Lifeguarded roughly 15 June-15 September. Dogs and nudism are not permitted. Rip currents can develop near the rocks.
Today's swimming score by ability
Today's conditions at Praia do Matadouro
- Wave
- 1.5 m
- Wind
- 6 kn
- Water temp
- 18°C
- Facing
- W
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