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\n\tThe Algarve is the perfect year round Surfing destination with an endless supply of waves and fantastic weather. <\/span>The West coast picks up the predominant northwesterly Swells and is famous for its pristine untouched coastline and perfect peaks.
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\n\tSee for yourself on our next surf camp out there! Algarve Surf Camp 29th May – 5th June 2014<\/a><\/p>\n

\tDuring the Autumn and Spring months you’re more likely to get the much larger straight westerly swells rolling through lighting up the South Coast which is home to some hidden gems and punchy reef breaks.<\/span><\/p>\n

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\n\tIt is these two very different unique coastlines that make this a special Surfing location. With one west facing and one south facing coastline, there will always be a wave somewhere!<\/span>
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\n\tWest Coast Surf Spots<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/h4>\n

\n\tArrifana<\/span><\/b>
\n\tLocation <\/span>– <\/span><\/b>10 min drive from Aljezur<\/span>
\n\tWave Type<\/span> – <\/span><\/b>Beach and Right Point Break<\/span>
\n\tGood Swell Direction<\/span> – <\/span><\/b>North West<\/span>
\n\tThere is in fact 2 types of waves at Arrifana. When the banks are good it can produce a very fun and punchy beach break on the middle and southerly part of the beach. Which is great for beginners, however this beach is famous for it’s long right point break. It can work up to 15ft and the take off isn’t for the fair hearted as if you get it wrong it’s right in front of a huge rock. Having said that if you survive the take off then it powers you down for a 100m or so into a reforming beach break.<\/p>\n

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\n\tCarrapeteira <\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

Location<\/span>  – <\/strong>Right next to the village of Carrapeteira
\nWave Type<\/span> – <\/strong>Beach Break
\nGood Swell Direction<\/span> – <\/strong>Northwest, North, West
\nThis is a long exposed beach with two main surfing areas. The southern end of the beach has a sort-of point break off the rocks but very dependent on the sand bars. The second area is about 200m up the beach with A-frame peaks on good days breaking on the sand bars.<\/p>\n

\n\tCordoama “Cordies”<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

Location <\/span>– <\/strong>10 mins from Vila Do Bispo
\nWave Type<\/span> – <\/strong>Beach Break
\nGood Swell Direction<\/span> – <\/strong>North West, West
\nThis beach is home to some really fun peaks that run down the beach. On its day it can produce world-class hollow waves and also some great running waves if you’re after a fun session with friends. Beware this beach can get very busy and the car park fills up quick so a dawny cold be on the cards for this spot.<\/p>\n

\n\tPonta Ruiva <\/strong><\/span><\/div>\n

Location<\/span> – <\/strong>Very difficult to find if you’ve never been there. 4×4 advised, ask a local grab a map!
\nWave Type <\/span>– <\/strong>Left Point Brea
\nGood Swell Direction<\/span> – <\/strong>South East, East, North East
\nThis is worth the trek if the swell direction is right as is can produce a world class left running all the way through to the beach break. The point can pretty weak but fun on a longboard around the 3-4ft range but anything above 5ft <\/sup>and its fun long running left.<\/p>\n

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\n\tEast Coast Surf Spots <\/strong><\/h4>\n

\n\tTonel<\/strong><\/h4>\n

Location <\/span>– <\/strong>Right on the South Westerly Point of Portugal. Right by the Fort.
\nWave Type <\/span>– <\/strong>Beach Break
\nGood Swell Change <\/span>– <\/strong>South, South East, East
\nTonel can produce hollow waves but can be fickle with the wind. It has both right and lefts but can get very busy in the summer months with body boarders. Don’t let this put you off though as if people have all flocked to the west  coast on a big swell this will be producing some smaller and cleaner little beauties!
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\n\tLuz <\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n

Location <\/strong><\/span>– Located right on the front in the tourist town of Luz
\nWave Type<\/span> – <\/strong>Right and Left Beach Break
\nGood Swell Direction <\/span>– <\/strong>North, NorthWest
\nThis beach break can produce really peaks right on the center of the Beach along with a great point break that works a few times throughout the winter. You will also get the predominant wind blowing from the North in the winter and the southerly swells pushing through.<\/p>\n

\n\tZavial<\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

Location <\/span>– <\/strong>15mins from Sagres
\nWave Type<\/span> – <\/strong>Point Break\/Beach Break
\nGood Swell Direction<\/span> – <\/strong>West, South West, South
\nDue to its relatively protected position, Zavial needs sizeable swell to really make this spot come alive.  At low tide a wave breaks alongside the cliffs on the far west side of the beach. With steep take offs, on a good swell this is more aimed at the intermediate\/advanced Surfer especially in the winter. During the summer strong thermal winds usually blow offshore in the evening providing fun rippable waves.<\/p>\n

For a chance to check out a few of these epic beaches with world class waves some of the latest Trips on offer;<\/p>\n

Algarve Surf Camp 29th May – 5th June 2014<\/a><\/p>\n

If you have any questions please dont hesiate to get in touch with one of our Surf Experts today hello@ttride.co.uk <\/a>or give us a call on 0208 7888 668.<\/p>\n

See you out there!<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Blurb<\/div>\n
The Algarve is home to some of Europes finest surf spots. Weather you’re a complete beginner or you’re looking to work on the performance side of your surfing, Portugal has it all. <\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Where to Surf in Portugal<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Description<\/div>\n
Some of the best Surf spots in the Algarve explained!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n