Praia da Luz surf forecast
Luz, Lagos · Algarve · Portugal
The curved beach of Luz village, west of Lagos, facing south. Usually an average beach break that needs a southwest winter swell and a northerly wind; a right over sloping reef at Rocha Negra on the west side and a fast left at the east end come alive on bigger swells. Mostly flat in summer.
- Break
- beach break, peaks both ways; faces S
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- SW, WSW, S
- Best wind
- N, NNW, NNE (offshore)
- Best tide
- all tides
- Season
- Winter (November to March)
- Typical size
- 1-2.5 m
- Crowd
- medium
- Hazards
- Rocks at both ends of the bay; Poor water quality after rain; Local crew at the Rocha Negra point
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Lagos, surf spots in Algarve.
Nearby spots
- Porto de Mós, Lagos
- Burgau
- Cabanas Velhas, Vila do Bispo
- Meia Praia, Lagos
- Boca do Rio, Budens
- Salema, Vila do Bispo
Questions
Is Praia da Luz good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks at both ends of the bay; poor water quality after rain). Beginners nearby can try Burgau, Burgau.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Praia da Luz?
SW, WSW, S swell, N, NNW, NNE wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 1-2.5 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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