Carrapateira Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – South)
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Carrapateira Spot ID: Type: river Reliability: fairly consistent Best: Swell NW | Wind SE Sea Temperature Today is: 16.7 °C |
Thursday, 23 May 2013, 21:31 Local time
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Carrapateira in South Portugal is an exposed river break that has fairly consistent surf and can work at any time of the year. Works best in offshore winds from the southeast with some shelter here from south winds. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the best swell direction is from the northwest. Waves at the river break both left and right. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care to avoid the rocks.
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Forecast Wave Energy (Power): 12hrs |
Tide Times:For Lagos, Portugal, 24 miles from Carrapateira.
Carrapateira Tide Times and Tide Chart Live Weather:At SHIP136, 54 km from Carrapateira.
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Overall Carrapateira Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution in May
This chart illustrates the combination of swells directed at Carrapateira through a typ... (show all text) 
This image describes how often and how strongly the wind blows from different direction... (show all text) The two graphs above are also combined in the single Carrapateira surf consistency graph. Also see Carrapateira surf quality by season and Carrapateira surf quality by month. |
Carrapateira Location Maps
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Visitor Reviews of Carrapateira |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Carrapateira:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Praia do Bordeira | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Praia do Amado | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Figueiros | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Vale Figueira | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Arrifana | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Carrapateira: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Ouest Arcachon Buoy | 588 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 711 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 799 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 902 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 927 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Carrapateira: |
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| Closest tide station | Lagos | 15 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Sines | 52 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Faro Olhao | 60 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Ayamonte | 82 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Vila Real de Santo Antonio | 83 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Carrapateira: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 234 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 273 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 306 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 337 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 357 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Carrapateira: |
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| Closest city location | Portimao (Portugal) | 21 mi |
| Second closest city location | Faro (Portugal) | 55 mi |
| Third closest city location | Olhao (Portugal) | 60 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Sesimbra (Portugal) | 86 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Setubal (Portugal) | 92 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Carrapateira is Faro Airport (FAO) in Acores, which is 86 km (53 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Carrapateira is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, 177 km (110 miles) away.
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