Luz-Rocha Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Algarve)
| Name: | Luz-Rocha Negra |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: NW |
Luz-Rocha Negra in Algarve is a very sheltered reef break that has inconsistent surf. Winter is the optimum time of year for surfing here. Offshore winds blow from the northwest. Groundswells are more common than windswells and the ideal swell direction is from the west northwest. There is no beach break and there is a right hand reef break as well.. Best around high tide. It very rarely gets crowded here. Watch out for rocks and pollution.
Overall Luz-Rocha Negra Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Luz-Rocha Negra surf quality by season and Luz-Rocha Negra surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Luz-Rocha Negra |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Luz-Rocha Negra:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Luz 1 | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Burgau | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Meia Praia | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Salema | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Alvor | 7 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Luz-Rocha Negra: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 593 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 719 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 795 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 908 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 932 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Luz-Rocha Negra: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 895 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 895 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 899 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 899 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 914 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Luz-Rocha Negra: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 238 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 274 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 296 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 325 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 356 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Luz-Rocha Negra: |
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| Closest city location | Lagos (Portugal) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Alvor (Portugal) | 8 mi |
| Third closest city location | Portimao (Portugal) | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Sagres (Portugal) | 13 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Carvoeiro (Portugal) | 14 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Luz-Rocha Negra is Faro Airport (FAO) in Acores, which is 68 km (42 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Luz-Rocha Negra is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, 192 km (119 miles) away.
