Praia de Manguinhos: wind and conditions today
A long, shallow beach on Manguinhos bay, popular for kitesurfing and sailing. Different parts of the curve feel very different depending on the wind.
- Facing:
- North
- Length:
- ~5,235 m
- Sections:
- 3
- Best with:
- N · NE · E · SE · S · SW · W · NW
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Section East
Praia de Manguinhos
Manguinhos East
- Wind
- 31 km/h
- Direction
- NE
- Gusts
- — km/h
Estimated wind on this section: ~9 km/h
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, 08:00 · Model estimate · MET Norway (Locationforecast)
Forecast for Thu 12 Nov, 08:00
How each wind affects Manguinhos
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 | 89 Favourable | 65 Moderate | 65 Moderate |
| Northeast | 97 Favourable | 68 Moderate | 65 Moderate |
| East | 97 Favourable | 80 Favourable | 66 Moderate |
| Southeast | 97 Favourable | 97 Favourable | 88 Favourable |
| South | 95 Favourable | 98 Favourable | 94 Favourable |
| Southwest | 77 Favourable | 98 Favourable | 95 Favourable |
| West | 66 Moderate | 93 Favourable | 93 Favourable |
| Northwest | 65 Moderate | 65 Moderate | 81 Favourable |
FAQ
Which wind is best for Praia de Manguinhos?
Based on our terrain and orientation model, in a moderate breeze Praia de Manguinhos is most comfortable with north, northeast, east, southeast, south, southwest, west, northwest wind.
Which way does Praia de Manguinhos face?
The beach faces north (N) and is about 5,235 m long.
Forecast
Geometry: OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Source: MET Norway (Locationforecast) · Updated Thu 12 Nov, 08:16