Praia do Poço Velho
Albufeira, Portugal · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.1m
- Period
- 4.7s
- Wind
- 19 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · High in 59m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/Lisbon local
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Praia do Poço Velho is a surf break in Albufeira, Portugal. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the W / SW / S with light offshore winds from the SE / N / NW. 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
- Unknown
- Bottom
- Unknown
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- W, SW, S
- Best wind direction
- SE, N, NW, NE, E
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Praia do Poço Velho surf FAQ
Is Praia do Poço Velho good for beginners?+
Praia do Poço Velho is a surf 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 Poço Velho?+
Different days call for different boards. Praia do Poço Velho 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 Poço Velho?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the W / SW / S with light offshore winds from the SE / N / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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