Inside harbour: perfectly flat because of the sand bars and offshore wind with Nortada. Coast side is good for windsurf only with the Alvor East pier adding protection. The river mouth offers flat to choppy water and lots of shallow areas, perfect for beginners. Large beach, almost desert beach. Access mainly by boat. White sand! Big pier to the west. North wind (Portuguese "Nortada"), every day at 3pm for sure (18-20 knots). Sometimes earlier. Only in sunny days (more often). North is onshore/sideonshore in the lagoon. Season: from June to August (best month). Air temperature (summer) 35°C, water (summer) 20°C. Wetsuit needed. Water: Shallow, Flat, Chop, Smallwave. Features: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Rescue, Toilet, Food, Parking. Rider ability: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert.
1 kn
NW · gusts 3 kn
0.3 m
5s period
0.2 m
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Updated 07/10/2026, 04:23:13
Data: Open-Meteo
Inside harbour: perfectly flat because of the sand bars and offshore wind with Nortada. Coast side is good for windsurf only with the Alvor East pier adding protection. The river mouth offers flat to choppy water and lots of shallow areas, perfect for beginners. Big pier to the west.
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