Praia da Rocha Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Algarve)
| Name: | Praia da Rocha |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: N |
Praia da Rocha in Algarve is a fairly exposed beach break that has unreliable waves. Winter is the favoured time of year for surfing here. Works best in offshore winds from the north. Windswells are much more typical than groudswells and the ideal wave direction is from the southwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Often Crowded. The crowds in the water make a gath helmet a good idea.
Overall Praia da Rocha 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.
The graph shows the range of swells directed at Praia da Rocha over a normal year, base... (show all text)
The rose diagram illustrates how commonly and how strongly the wind blows from differen... (show all text)
Also see Praia da Rocha surf quality by season and Praia da Rocha surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Portugal - Algarve surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Praia da Rocha
Visitor Reviews of Praia da Rocha |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Praia da Rocha:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Alvor | 5 mi |
| Second closest break | Meia Praia | 8 mi |
| Third closest break | Luz 1 | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Luz-Rocha Negra | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Albufeira | 14 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Praia da Rocha: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 588 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 718 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 784 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 906 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 927 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Praia da Rocha: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 892 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 892 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 894 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 894 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 911 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Praia da Rocha: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 234 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 267 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 285 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 319 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 347 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Praia da Rocha: |
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| Closest city location | Carvoeiro (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Second closest city location | Portimao (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Estombar (Portugal) | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Alvor (Portugal) | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Silves (Portugal) | 7 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Praia da Rocha is Faro Airport (FAO) in Acores, which is 49 km (30 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Praia da Rocha is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, 194 km (120 miles) away.
