The Wave
NE or E wind is clean, NW or W swell is the trigger, and low to medium tide is the practical window.
The point section needs enough water over the boulders, while the beachbreak stays shifty but useful on smaller swells.
Surf GuideSouth Portugal
Arrifana
Arrifana is one of the signature surf beaches of the Algarve, a dramatic Costa Vicentina bay with cliffs, a fishing-village setting, and a right-hand point on the north edge of the bay. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Arrifana in South Portugal.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationSouth Portugal, PT
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