Is April a good month to surf Sagres?

Yes — April falls in Sagres's main surf season (April–May, September–November).

How warm is the sea in Sagres in April?

About 16°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Sagres in April?

Air temperature averages 16°C, with about 2.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.

Surf Sagres in April

Surfing Sagres in April: in the main surf season, air around 16°C, sea around 16°C, 2.4 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

16°C

Sea temperature

16°C

Rain

2.4 mm/day

Wind

21 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.9 m (6 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.1 m (10 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 16°C in April, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Sagres in April

Offshore of Sagres, waves in April average 1.9 m (6 ft), above the year-round average of 1.9 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.1 m (10 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

April in the context of Sagres's surf season

Sagres's main surf season runs April–May, September–November. April is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Sagres?: Yes — April falls in Sagres's main surf season (April–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Sagres in April?: About 16°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Sagres in April?: Air temperature averages 16°C, with about 2.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 21 km/h.