Praia do amado
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Definitely good to surf year round, also in August with small waves 'cause are hollow and fast.it's more protected from NW wind than Praia Carrapeteira.Easy acces to the water, no rips up to 6ft-2m.With low tide,3ft swell there are to good point:in front of carpark, where a submerged rock is(left),and at the of the beach(short walk 10min)next to the rocks(left&right)
Atmosphere:
Beautiful beach in the midle of natural park Alentejano, surrounded nice hills with no human sign of civilization, just a car park and a small bar,and a imponent cliffs on both sides of the beach. Nice atmosphere quite and relexed also in hi-season(August)as you never feel the crowd on the beach as in the water.
Additional Info:
Very fun wave, board rental available as well as wet suits.
Location
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Easy to find!Driving from Sagres to Aljezur on N268,at Carrapeteira find junction on your lefthand side. 5 min drive to the beach
| 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 | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Powerful, Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
2.30 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
2.37 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
4.72 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |