Praia da Amoreira

Aljezur · Algarve · Portugal

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Amoreira is a wide beach where the Aljezur river reaches the sea. The river builds sandbanks with peaks both ways, and on a good day there is a fun wave off the rocks at the north end. It is one of the most beautiful beaches on this coast.

Level
Intermediate
Break
River mouth, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or fish.

When it works

✓ A 1–2.5 m west swell with a south-east to east wind, around low to mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Strong north-west winds, and big swells, which bring strong rips at the river mouth.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • currents
  • rocks

Best months

October, November, December, January, February, March, April

Local tips

Don't paddle across the river to reach the waves: the current can be strong. Park on the north side instead.

Getting there

Take the road north of Aljezur and follow the signs for Praia da Amoreira (Mar).

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly consistent all year, best with west swells.
Crowd and vibe
Usually quiet, with a few surfers at weekends.
Camping and vans
Parque de Campismo do Serrão, north of Aljezur, is open all year. It is about 3 km away. The west coast and the Sagres area lie in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, where motorhome overnight parking is banned outside campsites and authorised areas. Nearest campsite about 3 km away.
Facilities
Lifeguards in summer, toilets, showers, parking and a beach restaurant.
Water quality
The sea side (Amoreira Mar) was rated excellent in 2025 (APA) and flies a Blue Flag in 2026; the river side was rated good.

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–NW best, SW–NNW works
Size
1.2–2.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1 m, holds to 3 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore ENE–SE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
low, mid best, avoid high
Faces
WNW (290°)

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