Praia do amado 73.6
#2305 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Faro · near Portimão
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score73.6 /100
Surfable days98% of the year
Clean days20% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell51% period 11 s+
Typical size1.7 m 5.5 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Praia do amado
The best time to surf Praia do amado is February, March, November. The season runs Feb to Mar. In March the water sits around 14°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 2.2 m. The nearest airport is XXC (178 km) and the nearest town is Portimão (33 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99% | 32% | 1.9 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 98% | 45% | 2.4 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Mar | 95% | 49% | 2.2 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 97% | 24% | 1.8 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| May | 100% | 3% | 1.5 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 99% | 5% | 1.4 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 99% | 1% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Aug | 99% | 2% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Sep | 99% | 19% | 1.2 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 99% | 27% | 1.6 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 97% | 43% | 2.2 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 96% | 40% | 2.2 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
Why 73.6
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
11.9
Groundswell 12%
10.2
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
5.0
Water comfort 10%
2.6
Access 10%
6.0
The detail
Faces 275° with 39% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 40% of days. Mean peak period 11.1 s. Days over 3 m: 9%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 22%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 37.167, -8.904 (OpenStreetMap).
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