Zavial Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Algarve)
Photo credit: Louky
Surf Break: Zavial
| Name: | Zavial |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: NW |
Zavial in Algarve is a fairly exposed beach break that only works once in a while. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the northwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south southwest. Waves at the beach break both left and right. Best around mid tide. Rarely crowded here. Surfing here means negotiating dangerous rips.
Overall Zavial 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 Zavial surf quality by season and Zavial surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Zavial |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Zavial:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Ingrina | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Salema | 3 mi |
| Third closest break | Martinhal | 4 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Mareta | 5 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Tonel | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Zavial: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 598 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 722 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 803 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 912 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 936 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Zavial: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 899 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 899 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 905 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 905 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 917 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Zavial: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 243 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 281 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 305 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 328 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 363 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Zavial: |
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| Closest city location | Sagres (Portugal) | 4 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lagos (Portugal) | 12 mi |
| Third closest city location | Alvor (Portugal) | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Aljezur (Portugal) | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Portimao (Portugal) | 20 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Zavial is Faro Airport (FAO) in Acores, which is 81 km (50 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Zavial is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, 194 km (120 miles) away.
