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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
Today12
62
Fair
1.4m@13s
9km/h
Thu13
45
Fair
0.9m@15s
12km/h
Fri14
63
Fair
1.2m@16s
11km/h
Sat15
68
Good
1.6m@15s
11km/h
Sun16
74
Good
1.9m@15s
12km/h
Mon17
78
Good
1.9m@15s
10km/h
Tue18
73
Good
2.2m@15s
13km/h
Wed19
78
Good
1.9m@15s
10km/h
Thu20
71
Good
1.4m@14s
9km/h
Fri21
59
Fair
1.4m@13s
11km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 3 km/h · PM 13 km/h · Tide at 8am (0.3m)
Swell
1.4m
SSW(207°)
Score: 12/25
Period
13s
Medium period swell
Score: 23/25
Wind
9km/h
SSW(206°)
Score: 12/25
Weather
22°C
0.0mm61%
First light 5:49amSunrise 6:19amSunset 6:06pmLast light 6:36pm
Secondary0.2mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:49–8:45am · droppingStrike window: 9:13am–1:53pm · risingStrike window: 4:10–6:36pm · droppingIdeal tide: 0.3–1.5m
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tidem
2:54am1.5m
8:58am0.3m
3:01pm1.6m
9:26pm0.1m
3:37am1.6m
9:40am0.2m
3:43pm1.6m
10:06pm0.0m
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10:22am0.2m
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5:40am1.5m
11:42am0.3m
5:42pm1.5m
6:21am1.4m
12:15pm0.4m
6:25pm1.4m
12:35am0.3m
7:02am1.3m
1:00pm0.5m
7:02pm1.3m
1:12am0.4m
7:43am1.3m
1:47pm0.6m
7:52pm1.1m
2:00am0.5m
8:38am1.2m
2:54pm0.7m
8:54pm1.1m
3:00am0.6m
9:54am1.1m
4:15pm0.7m
10:30pm1.0m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:54 am
High tide - 1.53m
8:58 am
Low tide - 0.28m
3:01 pm
High tide - 1.63m
9:26 pm
Low tide - 0.06m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

62
Fair
Components
Swell Direction14/25
Swell Size12/25
Swell Period23/25
Wind12/25
Raw Score61/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide+5
💨 Gusty Wind-4
Adjusted Score62/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score62
🌊 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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