Praia do Amado
Portugal · Atlantic Europe
Right now
FoggyWind and swell direction
Swell: 0.8m NW
Wind: 1 km/h SSE (cross-offshore)
Beach faces: W
Very light wind. Expect glassy, clean conditions.
Swell direction is a decent angle for this beach.
Today hour by hour
Updated 10:46Expected crowds
Prediction model v16amDawn patrol territory
7amMidweek quiet
Next 7 days
Forecast via Open-MeteoWhat to pack
- 3/2mm wetsuit or spring suit for 17°C water.
- Standard shortboard conditions.
Today's briefing
0.9m swell at 6s on a short period. Moderate winds. Water temperature 18°C.
AI-generated summary for Praia do Amado. Always check local reports before heading out.
Forecast accuracy at Praia do Amado
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Best time to go
No great windows in the next 2 days
Best available option is Tomorrow around 7am (score: 25). Conditions are below the Good threshold but may still be surfable.
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Approximate modelSwell forecast
7-day forecastDaily score breakdown
This week is looking above average for late April.
Comparing the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Praia do Amado.
What's driving it
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Last 3 days of logged conditions.
About Praia do Amado
Praia do Amado is an expansive, highly consistent beach break located on the rugged Costa Vicentina in the Algarve, Portugal. The bathymetry features a wide, relatively flat gradient of highly compacted sand stretching between dramatic sandstone cliffs. Facing directly west, it acts as a massive swell magnet, capturing unattenuated north-westerly Atlantic groundswells with remarkable consistency year-round. An easterly offshore wind is required to structure the wave faces and counteract the frequently disorganised sea state. Because the sandy gradient is relatively gentle, the waves tend to spill nicely rather than pitching violently into severe shorebreaks, generating highly workable A-frame peaks. This highly functional bathymetry makes Praia do Amado perfectly suited for beginner and intermediate surfers. It provides highly reliable, forgiving whitewater for novices to master pop-ups, while the outside green faces offer intermediate riders long walls ideal for practising speed generation and fundamental carving manoeuvres.
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Create Profile →Frequently asked questions
How often is this page updated?
Current conditions refresh every 6 hours when the cron runs. Hourly data updates every 30 minutes. The 7-day forecast, luck factor, and packing notes are all pre-computed at the same time.
What is the luck factor?
We compare the 7-day forecast to the last 5 years of marine data for the same week at Praia do Amado. The delta tells you whether conditions are shaping up better, worse, or about the same as a typical late April.
How is 'best session' picked?
We score each day of the 7-day forecast using the same algorithm as the leaderboard, and highlight the highest scorer.
Where does the data come from?
Open-Meteo's Marine API (swell height, period, water temperature) and Weather API (wind and conditions).
Does the score capture local knowledge?
Honestly, no. Every break has tide windows, swell directions and reef contours that a global model cannot see. Treat the score as a starting point, then check a local cam.
When is the best time to surf Praia do Amado?
Check our timing score heatmap above for a week-by-week breakdown combining surf conditions with crowd pressure.