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Rocha Negra surf break

Rocha Negra

Algarve, Portugal · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
0
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Ankle high · Bumpy · NW
Wave
0.3m
Period
4.6s
Wind
18 km/h Cross
Tide
Low

Tide · today

Low · High in 5h48
1.3m2.7m1.0m05h09h13h17h21h

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/Lisbon local

Tuesday

22 Sept
06:00
0.3m
4.6s
11 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.3m
4.6s
11 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.3m
4.6s
7 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.2m
4.5s
8 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.3m
4.6s
15 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
4.5s
18 km/h
Offshore

Wednesday

23 Sept
06:00
0.3m
4.1s
9 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.2m
4.1s
11 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.3m
8.5s
10 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.4m
6.4s
6 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
4.2s
5 km/h
Onshore
21:00
0.2m
4.2s
11 km/h
Cross

Thursday

24 Sept
06:00
0.4m
6.1s
8 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.2m
4.3s
8 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.2m
4.4s
7 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.2m
4.4s
13 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.1m
4.4s
24 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.1m
4.4s
28 km/h
Offshore

Friday

25 Sept
06:00
0.1m
4.2s
14 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.1m
4.2s
6 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0.1m
4.2s
13 km/h
Offshore
15:00
0.1m
4.2s
23 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.1m
4.1s
28 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.2m
6.6s
28 km/h
Offshore

Saturday

26 Sept
06:00
0.1m
4.2s
9 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.1m
8.9s
6 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0.1m
11.6s
10 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.1m
11.2s
9 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.1m
10.7s
7 km/h
Offshore
21:00
0.1m
10.4s
8 km/h
Offshore

About Rocha Negra

Rocha Negra is a reef break in Algarve, Portugal. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the S with light offshore winds from the 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
Reef
Bottom
Unknown
Best tide
all
Best swell direction
S
Best wind direction
NW
Ideal wave size
0.5m – 2.5m

Rocha Negra surf FAQ

Is Rocha Negra good for beginners?+

Rocha Negra is a reef 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 Rocha Negra?+

Different days call for different boards. Rocha Negra 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 Rocha Negra?+

Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the S with light offshore winds from the NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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