Praia do Cabeco
Algarve, Portugal · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.2m
- Period
- 4s
- Wind
- 12 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Low
Tide · today
Low · Low in 1h165-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/Lisbon local
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Praia do Cabeco is a beach break in Algarve, Portugal. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the S with light offshore winds from the N. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- S
- Best wind direction
- N
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Praia do Cabeco surf FAQ
Is Praia do Cabeco good for beginners?+
Praia do Cabeco is a beach break, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Praia do Cabeco?+
Different days call for different boards. Praia do Cabeco can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Praia do Cabeco?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the S with light offshore winds from the N. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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