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Praia de Altura ou da Alagoa - Portugal

Praia de Altura

Praia de Altura is the long Alagoa sand strip in Castro Marim, a resort beach where the surf only really turns on around a mid-falling tide window. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Praia de Altura in Algarve.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationAlgarve, PT
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The Wave

Southeast swell and north-northwest offshore are the clean window; mid tide on the falling tide is the preferred call, and the long sand line can still feel busy when the beach wakes up.

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Lineup Guide

Southeast swell and north-northwest offshore are the clean window; mid tide on the falling tide is the preferred call, and the long sand line can still feel busy when the beach wakes up.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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