Beach break · Faro · Intermediate → Charger
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Nothing special today. — Best window: 18h–20h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Iconic Aljezur spot that works on a NW swell. A mid-sized beach break surfable at all tides, with a quality right-hander off the cliff when the banks are set up. Beautiful scenery. Gets crowded in high season.
Autumn is the queen season. Winter brings the big sessions, spring stays very quality.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Arrifana is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Arrifana comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Arrifana, you can also check conditions at Bordeira, Amado, Castelejo. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.