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Cordama ratings
Quality on a good day: 4.5
Consistency of Surf: 4.2
Difficulty Level: 3.2

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Overall: 3.4

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Cordama Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(The Algarve, Portugal)

Cordama break guidePhoto by: Tom

Cordama Surf Guide

Cordama in South Portugal is an exposed beach break that has reliable surf. The best time of year for waves is autumn. Offshore winds blow from the southeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. The beach break provides left and right handers. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Watch out for rocks / rips.

Cordama Spot Info

Type:Rating:
Icon beachBeachIcon s33.4
Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
consistent
17.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Cordama:

The best conditions reported for surf at Cordama occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.

Surf Forecasts:

What's the best time of year to surf Cordama (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Cordama with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 35% of the time in October while 60% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 5% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
35%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
60%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
5%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Cordama Location Map

Interactive Cordama surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Cordama is Faro Airport (FAO) in Acores, which is 87 km (54 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Cordama is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, 187 km (116 miles) away.

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Cordama Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Sunday, 22 May 2022, 23:37 Local Time
SunMonday 23
10PM1AM4AM7AM
Wave (m)
1.8
NW
1.7
NW
1.6
NW
1.6
NW
Period (s) 8 8 8 7
Wind (km/h)
30
30
25
25
Wind State on cross-
on		 cross-
on		 cross-
on

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    Tides at Cordama

    Current tide and informaton
    For Cordama, 0 km from Cordama.
    Next High Water: 09:52am | 2.14m
    Tidal range ClockIcon tide needleIcon tide star
    Next Low Water: 03:34am | 0.61m
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    Cordama Sea Temperature

    The water temperature (17.7 °C) at Cordama is relatively warm. If the sun does come out as forecast, it should feel warm enough to surf in a summer wetsuit. Effective air temperature of 16.0 °C.

    Today, many surfers would wear a summer wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 17.7°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Swell History at Cordama

    Surf stats for Cordama, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Cordama

    Wind stats for Cordama, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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    Cordama Reviews:

    Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

    Ratings
    Based on 4 votes.
    • Overall:Icon s33.4
    • Quality on a good day:Icon s54.5
    • Consistency of Surf:Icon s44.2
    • Difficulty Level:Icon s33.2
    • Wind and Kite Surfing:Icon s11.0
    • Crowds:Icon s33.0
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    Review
    Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
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    Pablo from Portugal
    “Maybe the best beach in the area - picturesque background with stunning views from the cliffs.

    If the main peak right in front of the car park is too packed there are plenty of options down or up the beach to choose from.

    Starts working with small swells. Best with no wind or offshore from SE. Does not really work on low tide - best from mid to high.”

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      • Icon beach redBeach
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      Reliability: very consistent
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      Reliability: inconsistent
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      • Icon point redPoint
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      Reliability: inconsistent
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