Algarve surf reports

How is the surf in the Algarve right now? At Arrifana, Published swell 0.9 m (3.1 ft) @ 12s NW, with 8 km/h NW wind. Updated Nov 5, 2026, 1:02 PM. Compare Arrifana with Monte Clérigo and Amado before you choose a beach.

Compare live cams and forecasts across the Algarve west coast and south coast — Arrifana, Monte Clérigo, Praia do Amado, Praia da Luz, and the beaches in between — before you choose where to surf.

Regions covered

• Praias Algarve

Related surf reports

• Arrifana
• Monte Clérigo
• Praia do Amado
• Praia da Luz

Common questions

How is the surf in the Algarve today?

As of Nov 5, 2026, 1:02 PM, the published forecast at Arrifana is 0.9 m @ 12s NW swell with 8 km/h NW wind. West-coast and south-coast breaks can differ — compare Monte Clérigo, Amado, and Praia da Luz.

Which Algarve coast should I check when it's windy?

The west coast — Arrifana, Monte Clérigo, and Amado — is the more exposed side. South-coast beaches such as Praia da Luz, Zavial, and Mareta are the usual comparison when a northwest wind or a large west swell makes the west coast messy.

Does howisthe.surf have Algarve live cams?

Yes. Arrifana, Monte Clérigo, Amado, Praia da Luz, and other Algarve breaks have report pages, and the Algarve multicam view compares several of them at once.