Lajes (PTLDP) — marine weather & port guide
Lajes is a port in Portugal at 38°23.0′N 28°16.0′W. Today (Aug 3): SSW wind 5–12 kn, waves 1.4–1.6 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 38°23.0′N 28°16.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | PTLDP |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Coastal breakwater harbor |
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| Channel depth | 2 m |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 0 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | Atlantic/Azores |
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10-day marine forecast — Lajes
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| SSW 5–12 kn | 15 kn | 1.4–1.6 m |
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| SW 10–13 kn | 18 kn | 1.5–1.6 m |
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| SW 11–13 kn | 21 kn | 1.6–1.7 m |
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| SW 11–17 kn | 21 kn | 1.6–1.8 m |
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| NW 10–15 kn | 19 kn | 1.3–1.5 m |
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| W 6–6 kn | 8 kn | 0.9–1.2 m |
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| S 14–21 kn | 26 kn | 1.0–1.8 m |
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| WSW 16–16 kn | 23 kn | 2.2–2.2 m |
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| WSW 9–9 kn | 14 kn | 1.9–1.9 m |
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| SW 14–14 kn | 18 kn | 1.5–1.5 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Lajes right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: SSW wind 5–12 kn, waves 1.4–1.6 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Lajes?
Lajes is classed as a very small harbor (coastal breakwater harbor) in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Lajes?
Per the NGA World Port Index, the entrance channel carries about 2 m and anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.