Point
left
Level 6/10

Miradouro

Luanda, Angola
🪸Sharp reef

Miradouro is a reliable point break about 55km south of Luanda that picks up swell when other spots are flat. The wave is a quality left that breaks along a rocky point, offering consistent walls and the occasional barrel section. A good backup spot when conditions aren't cooperating elsewhere.

10-Day Forecast
Today5
48
Fair
0.9m@15s
14km/h
Thu6
63
Fair
1.5m@13s
12km/h
Fri7
47
Fair
1.4m@10s
11km/h
Sat8
64
Fair
1.3m@14s
9km/h
Sun9
66
Good
1.7m@13s
9km/h
Mon10
62
Fair
1.6m@14s
11km/h
Tue11
65
Good
1.7m@13s
9km/h
Wed12
57
Fair
1.3m@13s
10km/h
Thu13
54
Fair
0.9m@18s
10km/h
Fri14
54
Fair
1.1m@16s
11km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 9 km/h · PM 17 km/h · Tide at 7am (1.3m)
Swell
0.9m
SW(218°)
Score: 5/25
Period
15s
Long period groundswell
Score: 25/25
Wind
14km/h
SSW(198°)
Score: 3/25
Weather
21°C
0.0mm41%
First light 5:51amSunrise 6:21amSunset 6:05pmLast light 6:35pm
Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.2mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:51am–6:35pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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2m1.0
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5g11
13g26
17g33
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15g30
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tidem
1:19am0.3m
7:40am1.3m
1:56pm0.5m
7:48pm1.2m
2:08am0.3m
8:36am1.3m
3:03pm0.5m
8:52pm1.1m
3:15am0.4m
9:56am1.2m
4:18pm0.5m
10:30pm1.1m
4:36am0.4m
11:18am1.2m
5:48pm0.4m
5:54am0.4m
12:30pm1.3m
6:54pm0.3m
1:10am1.2m
7:06am0.4m
1:26pm1.4m
7:51pm0.3m
2:04am1.4m
8:04am0.3m
2:15pm1.6m
8:43pm0.1m
2:51am1.5m
8:54am0.3m
3:01pm1.6m
9:26pm0.0m
3:40am1.5m
9:42am0.2m
3:45pm1.6m
10:06pm0.0m
4:21am1.6m
10:22am0.2m
4:23pm1.6m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:19 am
Low tide - 0.28m
7:40 am
High tide - 1.33m
1:56 pm
Low tide - 0.47m
7:48 pm
High tide - 1.17m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

48
Fair
Components
Swell Direction20/25
Swell Size5/25
Swell Period25/25
Wind3/25
Raw Score53/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-5
⚠️ Weak Component-5
🚫 Undersized Capmax 64
Adjusted Score48/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score48
🌊 Optimal tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
SW (225°)
Direction range
200° - 260°
Size range
1m - 2.5m
Ideal size
2.0m
Height multiplier
0.97×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
60° - 130°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid
Optimal range
0.3m - 1.5m

Water temp

25°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: 55km south of Luanda. Reliable when other spots aren't.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Miradouro?

Miradouro works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Miradouro?

Offshore wind at Miradouro blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 60° to 130° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Miradouro?

Miradouro wants SW swell (200° to 260°) between 1m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Miradouro?

The main season at Miradouro is Apr-Sep. A secondary window runs Mar, Oct. SW swell season. 55km south of Luanda.

How do I get to Miradouro?

Fly into LAD, then allow about 75 minutes by road. 55km south of Luanda. Reliable when other spots aren't.

What kind of wave is Miradouro?

Miradouro is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 6/10.

Best Season

Peak: Apr-Sep

Secondary: Mar, Oct

SW swell season. 55km south of Luanda.

Getting There

Airport
LAD
Drive time
75 min
Data quality
verified

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