Rasa South: wind and conditions
A long, shallow beach on Baía Formosa, used by kitesurfers and families alike.
- Facing:
- Northeast
- Length:
- ~596 m
- Best with:
- S · SW · W · NW
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Section South
Praia Rasa
Rasa South
- 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 Rasa
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 | South | Centre | North |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | 67 Moderate | 66 Moderate | 65 Moderate |
| Northeast | 65 Moderate | 65 Moderate | 69 Moderate |
| East | 65 Moderate | 65 Moderate | 65 Moderate |
| Southeast | 66 Moderate | 66 Moderate | 65 Moderate |
| South | 92 Favourable | 94 Favourable | 95 Favourable |
| Southwest | 93 Favourable | 96 Favourable | 97 Favourable |
| West | 93 Favourable | 96 Favourable | 97 Favourable |
| Northwest | 90 Favourable | 91 Favourable | 96 Favourable |
FAQ
Which wind is best for Praia Rasa?
Based on our terrain and orientation model, in a moderate breeze Praia Rasa is most comfortable with south, southwest, west, northwest wind.
Which way does Praia Rasa face?
The beach faces northeast (ENE) and is about 1,787 m long.
Forecast
Geometry: OpenStreetMap (ODbL). Source: MET Norway (Locationforecast) · Updated Thu 12 Nov, 08:16