Zambujeira do Mar
The beach below Zambujeira village, with a left by the rocks.
Zambujeira do Mar is a clifftop village with a beach tucked below. The main wave is a left by the rocks, for surfers with some experience.
In August it hosts a big music festival and the village fills up.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | W, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, SE, NE |
| Tide | All tides |
| Size | 1–3 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| Crowd | Medium |
| 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 shortboard or fish. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Zambujeira do Mar
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.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
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
Be friendly and you'll be welcomed: respect above all.
Surfing style
Left by the rocks.
Hazards
Currents, rocks and water quality in summer.
Map
Shapers near Zambujeira do Mar
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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.