Bordeira
A huge beach with dunes and a river at Carrapateira, with peaks all along.
Bordeira is one of the biggest beaches on the Costa Vicentina, with dunes and a river mouth. The sandbanks change a lot and there are peaks along the whole beach, so it's easy to find an empty one.
The clifftop path gives good views for choosing a peak.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | W, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE, NE |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 0.8–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Low |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard or fish; a funboard in small swell. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Bordeira
The water is around 15 °C in winter and 20 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
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View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Few people.
Surfing style
Beach break.
Hazards
Currents and a long walk across the sand.
Map
Shapers near Bordeira
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Aljezur
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.