Praia do Canto: wind and conditions today
An urban beach near Rua das Pedras, with boats and activity. Convenient thanks to its central location.
- Facing:
- North
- Length:
- ~1,177 m
- Sections:
- 3
- Best with:
- N · NE · E · SE · S · SW · W · NW
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Section East
Praia do Canto
Canto East
- Wind
- 31 km/h
- Direction
- NE
- Gusts
- — km/h
Estimated wind on this section: ~21 km/h
An estimate of wave exposure, not a swimming-safety rating. Always follow beach flags and lifeguard advice.
Why this rating?
- Moderate cross-shore wind on this part of the beach.
Forecast for Thu 12 Nov, 08:00 · Model estimate · MET Norway (Locationforecast)
Forecast for Thu 12 Nov, 08:00
How each wind affects Canto
Estimated ratings for a moderate breeze (~22 km/h) from each direction, computed from the beach orientation and surrounding terrain. Use as general guidance; the live rating above uses the actual forecast.
| Wind | East | Centre | West |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | 66 Moderate | 65 Moderate | 77 Favourable |
| Northeast | 84 Favourable | 74 Favourable | 67 Moderate |
| East | 94 Favourable | 88 Favourable | 79 Favourable |
| Southeast | 95 Favourable | 95 Favourable | 93 Favourable |
| South | 97 Favourable | 96 Favourable | 97 Favourable |
| Southwest | 95 Favourable | 95 Favourable | 98 Favourable |
| West | 87 Favourable | 91 Favourable | 96 Favourable |
| Northwest | 65 Moderate | 68 Moderate | 89 Favourable |
FAQ
Which wind is best for Praia do Canto?
Based on our terrain and orientation model, in a moderate breeze Praia do Canto is most comfortable with north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west, northwest wind.
Which way does Praia do Canto face?
The beach faces north (N) and is about 1,177 m long.
Forecast
Geometry: OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Source: MET Norway (Locationforecast) · Updated Thu 12 Nov, 08:16