Praia de Altura
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A simple beach break, that like all beaches it has it´s days :) you should check it, when it´s huge everywhere else.
Location
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After you get in Altura is very simple, you go through the avenue to the beach cark park and than you will see the beach..
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Falling tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Punta Umbria
4.72 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Ilha de Tavira
7.93 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Vila Real Santo Antonio
22.60 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |