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Praia da Bordeira: surf spot in Carrapateira
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- NW (offshore wind: SE)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Sep – May: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April, May
- Water temperature
- 15–20°C (3/2 mm (warmest) to 4/3 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Carrapateira, Portugal (37.2019, -8.9044)
Other surf spots in Carrapateira
- Praia da Luz: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: all tides
- Lagos: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SE (offshore wind: NW)
Places to stay near Praia da Bordeira
- Casa Presente Guesthouse (1.2 km away): Holiday rental
- Hortas do Rio (1.6 km away): Hotel
- Monte da Cunca (1.7 km away): Guesthouse
- Quinta da Cunca (1.7 km away): Guesthouse
- Surf N' Sand Hostel (1.8 km away): Hotel
- Surf'N'Sand Eco Farm (1.8 km away): Hostel
- Pensão das Dunas (2.0 km away): Guesthouse
- Costa Vicentina-Casa Olivia (2.0 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Praia da Bordeira
- Carrapateira Surfing Club Bar (1.7 km away)
- Carrapateira Praia Do Bordeira (2.1 km away)
- Amado Surf School (3.9 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Praia da Bordeira?
Praia da Bordeira is in Carrapateira, where the best surf season is Sep – May (September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April and May). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the SE.
What wind is offshore at Praia da Bordeira?
Praia da Bordeira faces NW, so wind from the SE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the NW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Praia da Bordeira?
The best tide at Praia da Bordeira is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Praia da Bordeira good for beginners?
Praia da Bordeira suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Praia da Bordeira?
The nearest places to stay are Casa Presente Guesthouse (1.2 km away), Hortas do Rio (1.6 km away), Monte da Cunca (1.7 km away) and Quinta da Cunca (1.7 km away). Swell Cabin lists 39 places to stay within 10 km of Carrapateira.
What is the surf forecast for Praia da Bordeira?
Swell Cabin rates Praia da Bordeira hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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