Albufeira
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it doesn't have waves that often and when it has the waves are not very good, but i loved to surf there with my friends! -- I agree.
From late summer on, however, when you paddle a few 100 meters lefthandside (looking at the ocean from the beach) you can get really good, approx. 3f waves 3 days a week. The only downer is that this spot has really sharp rocks 2 meters under the surface. So if you go there, you should be confident about your surfing skills.
Atmosphere:
It's Albufeira, lots of turists in the summer, not so many turists in the winter. Nice place to spend your vacations -> no waves in the summer.
Additional Info:
Only works with HUGE South Swell, everything else = flat!
Park the car just near the beach.
Location
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The main beach of Albufeira, Algarve
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Powerless |
| Frequency | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - Don't know |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
3.64 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
6.36 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
7.75 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Don't know |