Costa da Caparica
Portugal · Atlantic Europe
Right now
OvercastWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.7m WNW
Wind: 10 km/h W (onshore)
Beach faces: W
Onshore wind (blowing from sea to land). Expect choppier, less defined waves.
Swell is arriving at a great angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:19Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 17°C water.
- Small waves expected. Longboard or fish to make the most of it.
- Rain jacket for between sessions.
Today's briefing
0.7m swell at 7s on a short period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 17°C.
AI-generated summary for Costa da Caparica. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Costa da Caparica
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 6am (score: 23). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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This week is looking well below average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Costa da Caparica.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Costa da Caparica
Costa da Caparica consists of an extensive stretch of beach breaks located just south of Lisbon, Portugal. The coastal geomorphology is heavily structured by a series of engineered stone groynes extending into the Atlantic Ocean. These jetties capture and stabilise the shifting sand, creating defined sandbanks that provide highly predictable left and right-hand peaks. The breaks capture a wide swell window, functioning optimally on moderate north-westerly groundswells paired with an easterly offshore wind. The groynes help organise the waves into steep, workable walls with occasional hollow sections near the rocks. Because the sandy bottom is generally forgiving and the peaks are clearly defined, Costa da Caparica is an excellent venue for intermediate surfers. It provides a reliable training ground for practising linked manoeuvres, whilst the multitude of groynes diffuses the crowd along the coastline, ensuring ample opportunities for securing highly consistent wave counts.
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How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Costa da Caparica. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Costa da Caparica?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.