Portugal Current

The Portugal Current is a weak warm water current that flows south-easterly towards the coast of Portugal. The current results from the movement of water east caused by the North Atlantic Drift.

North Atlantic currents
  • Bischof, Barbie; Arthur J. Mariano; Edward H. Ryan (2003). "The Portugal Current System" (html). Ocean Surface Currents. University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science. Retrieved 2008-12-08.
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