Today's Surf Conditions at Matadouro
Best Surf Season & Climatology
Best Surf Season (October - March)
Matadouro is a west-facing stretch of coastline that comes alive when the North Atlantic storm track points straight at Portugal. From October through March, the average swell height sits between 6.5 and 8.5ft (2.0-2.6m) and the average period regularly climbs into the 11-13s range. Long-period groundswell from the WNW and NW windows marches in with real power, while WSW and W swells fill in the gaps. Ideal offshore flow from ENE/E/ESE/SE occurs 20-27% of the time, often under high pressure over the Iberian Peninsula. This is the prime window for Matadouro to show its best shape: hollow, heavy and lined-up.
Detailed Surf Information for Matadouro
Detailed Surf Forecast
Access our detailed 8-day swell and wind forecast charts for Matadouro with tidal graphs, period ranges, and daily forecast text summaries.
Swell & Wind Statistics
Explore historical swell consistency, wave heights, and offshore wind windows month-by-month, compiled from over 40 years of data.
Historical Surf Report
Browse the historical database archives to view past wave reports and understand spot climatology during specific years and months.
