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Praia da Luz: surf spot in Carrapateira
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- S (offshore wind: N)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.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 (37.0858, -8.7250)
Live surf cams at Praia da Luz
- Praia da Luz: MEO Beachcam, free
Other surf spots in Carrapateira
- Praia da Bordeira: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces NW (offshore wind: SE), best tide: all tides
- Lagos: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SE (offshore wind: NW)
Places to stay near Praia da Luz
- Villa Sundays (14 km away): Hotel
- Aldeia da Pedralva (14 km away): Hotel
- Barranco do Zambujeiro (14 km away): Holiday rental
- Alto da Lua - Aljezur (15 km away): Guesthouse
- Monte da Vilarinha (15 km away): Hotel
- Francelho on wheels (16 km away): Campervan site
- Quinta das Alfambras Turismo Rural (16 km away): Hotel
- Monte Velho Retreat Centre (16 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Praia da Luz
- Amado Surf School (18 km away)
- Carrapateira Praia Do Bordeira (19 km away)
- Carrapateira Surfing Club Bar (20 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Praia da Luz?
Praia da Luz 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 N.
What wind is offshore at Praia da Luz?
Praia da Luz faces S, so wind from the N blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the S 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 Luz?
The best tide at Praia da Luz is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.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 Luz good for beginners?
Praia da Luz is for advanced surfers.
Is there a surf cam at Praia da Luz?
Yes: Praia da Luz (MEO Beachcam, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Praia da Luz?
The nearest places to stay are Villa Sundays (14 km away), Aldeia da Pedralva (14 km away), Barranco do Zambujeiro (14 km away) and Alto da Lua - Aljezur (15 km away). Swell Cabin lists 39 places to stay within 10 km of Carrapateira.
What is the surf forecast for Praia da Luz?
Swell Cabin rates Praia da Luz 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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