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Southeast swell, northwest offshore wind, and mid to falling tide are the stable setup.
The ferry landing is busy in summer, but walking west quickly opens much quieter sand.
Surf GuideAlgarve
Ilha de Tavira
Praia da Ilha de Tavira is the main east-side beach on Tavira Island, a ferry-accessed barrier-island beach in the Ria Formosa. It is exposed and inconsistent for surf, but the long south-facing sandbar and the quieter west walk make it a useful beginner-to-intermediate option when the forecast lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ilha de Tavira in Algarve.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationAlgarve, PT
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 7 s
- Wind E 7 kt
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