Gorda East: wind and conditions
A quieter beach in the Rasa area with calm water. OpenStreetMap lists it as “Praia da Gorda”.
- Facing:
- North
- Length:
- ~549 m
- Best with:
- E · SE · S · SW · W · NW
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Section East
Praia Gorda
Gorda East
- Wind
- 31 km/h
- Direction
- NE
- Gusts
- — km/h
Estimated wind on this section: ~31 km/h
An estimate of wave exposure, not a swimming-safety rating. Always follow beach flags and lifeguard advice.
Why this rating?
- Northeast wind blows straight in from the sea here.
Forecast for Thu 12 Nov, 08:00 · Model estimate · MET Norway (Locationforecast)
Forecast for Thu 12 Nov, 08:00
How each wind affects Gorda
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 | 65 Moderate | 65 Moderate | 65 Moderate |
| Northeast | 65 Moderate | 65 Moderate | 65 Moderate |
| East | 77 Favourable | 83 Favourable | 65 Moderate |
| Southeast | 97 Favourable | 98 Favourable | 95 Favourable |
| South | 98 Favourable | 98 Favourable | 97 Favourable |
| Southwest | 98 Favourable | 98 Favourable | 96 Favourable |
| West | 94 Favourable | 98 Favourable | 94 Favourable |
| Northwest | 65 Moderate | 65 Moderate | 76 Favourable |
FAQ
Which wind is best for Praia Gorda?
Based on our terrain and orientation model, in a moderate breeze Praia Gorda is most comfortable with east, southeast, south, southwest, west, northwest wind.
Which way does Praia Gorda face?
The beach faces north (NNE) and is about 1,648 m long.
Forecast
Geometry: OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Source: MET Norway (Locationforecast) · Updated Thu 12 Nov, 08:16