Odeceixe
A spectacular beach at the mouth of the Seixe river, on the border between Alentejo and the Algarve.
Odeceixe is where the Seixe river meets the sea, between cliffs, on the border between Alentejo and the Algarve. The river mouth shifts the sandbanks and forms peaks for every level.
It's very beautiful and very popular in summer.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | NW, W |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE, NE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 0.5–2.5 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Heavy |
| Localism | Medium |
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 funboard or minimalibu for learning; a shortboard on good days. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Odeceixe
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.
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Localism and vibe
Lots of people in season and one report of localism. Respect priority.
Surfing style
River-mouth beach break.
Hazards
River currents and rocks.
Map
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Other spots nearby
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Aljezur
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Aljezur
A bay below cliffs with a fun beach break and a big right point.
Odemira
A wild beach between cliffs, with rock peaks and almost always few people.
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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.