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“One of the best point breaks in Victoria. Best surfed 1-2 hours before high tide. Best at SW swell and wind direction. Best spot is behind the red buoy. It’s a reef shelf that drops away into deeper water that creates a perfect right hand point break wave.”
Tom from AUSTRALIA - 03 Dec 2021
Cordoama Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 4 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.2(1: Cordoama is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 5.0(1: Cordoama is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in The Algarve. 5: the best break in The Algarve). |
Difficulty Level: 3.2(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.3(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Cordoama can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 2.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Cordoama, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Cordoama are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.0(1: Often too crowded. 5: Cordoama is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.5(1: Getting to Cordoama requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 3.7(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Cordoama for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.3(1: Camping at Cordoama is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Cordoama is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 2.7(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 3.3(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Cordoama, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 2.7(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Cordoama where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“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.”
Pablo from PORTUGAL - 06 Nov 2021
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