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Praia da Foca: wind and conditions today

A small beach next to Forno, more secluded and set between rocky headlands.

Facing:
Southeast
Length:
~70 m
Best with:
N · NE · E · S · SW · W · NW
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Section

Praia da Foca

95
Favourable wind conditions
Score 95 out of 100 · Medium confidence
Wind
31 km/h
Direction
NE
Gusts
— km/h

Estimated wind on this section: ~7 km/h

Calm sea · ~0.3 moffshore: 1.6 m ESE

An estimate of wave exposure, not a swimming-safety rating. Always follow beach flags and lifeguard advice.

Why this rating?

  • More sheltered from the northeast wind.

Forecast for Thu 12 Nov, 07:00 · Model estimate · MET Norway (Locationforecast)

Forecast for Thu 12 Nov, 07:00

How each wind affects Foca

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.

WindFoca
North98 Favourable
Northeast97 Favourable
East93 Favourable
Southeast65 Moderate
South98 Favourable
Southwest98 Favourable
West98 Favourable
Northwest98 Favourable

FAQ

Which wind is best for Praia da Foca?

Based on our terrain and orientation model, in a moderate breeze Praia da Foca is most comfortable with north, northeast, east, south, southwest, west, northwest wind.

Which way does Praia da Foca face?

The beach faces southeast (SE) and is about 70 m long.

Forecast

Geometry: OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Source: MET Norway (Locationforecast) · Updated Thu 12 Nov, 07:45