Praia do Amado Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – South)
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Surf Break: Praia do Amado
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Surf Break: Praia do Amado
Photo credit: Rapha
Surf Break: Praia do Amado
Photo credit: Rapha
Surf Break: Praia do Amado
| Name: | Praia do Amado |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: E |
Praia do Amado in South Portugal is a fairly exposed beach break that is usually a safe bet and works all around the year. Works best in offshore winds from the east with some shelter here from north winds. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. Waves at the beach are both lefts and rights. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Watch out for .
Overall Praia do Amado 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 Praia do Amado surf quality by season and Praia do Amado surf quality by month.
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Use this relief map to navigate to Portugal - South surf breaks and tide stations that are in the area of Praia do Amado
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Praia do Amado:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Carrapateira | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Praia do Bordeira | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Cordama | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Castelejo | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Vale Figueira | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Praia do Amado: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 590 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 713 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 800 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 904 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 929 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Praia do Amado: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 891 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 891 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 897 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 897 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 910 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Praia do Amado: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 236 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 275 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 306 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 336 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 359 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Praia do Amado: |
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| Closest city location | Aljezur (Portugal) | 12 mi |
| Second closest city location | Sagres (Portugal) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lagos (Portugal) | 14 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Alvor (Portugal) | 17 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Portimao (Portugal) | 21 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Praia do Amado is Faro Airport (FAO) in Acores, which is 85 km (53 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Praia do Amado is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, 181 km (112 miles) away.
