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Achadas da Cruz: surf spot in Jardim do Mar
- Wave
- Reef break, lefts & rights
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- NW (offshore wind: SE)
- Best tide
- mid to high (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Oct – Mar: October, November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 17–23°C (shorty or rash vest (warmest) to 3/2 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Jardim do Mar, Portugal (32.8547, -17.2179)
Other surf spots in Jardim do Mar
- Jardim do Mar: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: low
- Lugar de Baixo: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces S (offshore wind: N), best tide: mid to high
- Fajã da Areia: Point break, right-hander, all levels, faces N (offshore wind: S), best tide: mid
Places to stay near Achadas da Cruz
- Casa DaSa (2.4 km away): Chalet
- Cabana do Pico (2.5 km away): Guesthouse
- Pensaõ Fernandes (2.5 km away): Guesthouse
- Plateau House - Porto Moniz (2.6 km away): Hotel
- Casa do Ribeirinho (3.2 km away): Hotel
- Pico Alto Santa Do Porto Moniz (3.2 km away): Guesthouse
- Madeira Sunset Cottage (3.5 km away): Holiday rental
- Casa do Morgado (3.8 km away): Guesthouse
Surf schools near Achadas da Cruz
- Promenade do Jardim do Mar (13 km away)
- Portinho do Jardim do Mar (13 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Achadas da Cruz?
Achadas da Cruz is in Jardim do Mar, where the best surf season is Oct – Mar (October, November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: mid to high. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the SE.
What wind is offshore at Achadas da Cruz?
Achadas da Cruz 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 Achadas da Cruz?
The best tide at Achadas da Cruz is mid to high, 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 Achadas da Cruz good for beginners?
Achadas da Cruz is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Achadas da Cruz?
The nearest places to stay are Casa DaSa (2.4 km away), Cabana do Pico (2.5 km away), Pensaõ Fernandes (2.5 km away) and Plateau House - Porto Moniz (2.6 km away). Swell Cabin lists 280 places to stay within 16 km of Jardim do Mar.
What is the surf forecast for Achadas da Cruz?
Swell Cabin rates Achadas da Cruz 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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