Praia de Almograve

Almograve · Alentejo · Portugal

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Almograve is a cliff-backed beach next to a small village south of Milfontes. Sand and reef share the bay and give several peaks both ways. It is a little more protected than Malhão, which makes it a good step up for intermediates.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Quiet
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard or fish.

When it works

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

When it doesn't

✕ Strong westerly winds; in years when sand is scarce the rocks show more and the wave is poorer.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • rocks

Best months

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

Local tips

The northern part of the beach is usually the better half for surfing. Locals are described as helpful.

Getting there

About a ten-minute walk from Almograve village; there is parking above the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Fairly consistent, with clean groundswells from the north-west, and a bit of shelter from north winds.
Crowd and vibe
Usually empty; a bit busier in July and August.
Camping and vans
The nearest campsite is about 7 km inland. The coast from São Torpes south lies in the Southwest Alentejo and Vicentine Coast Natural Park, where motorhome overnight parking is banned outside campsites and authorised areas. Nearest campsite about 7 km away.
Facilities
Lifeguards in summer, toilets, showers, parking and cafés in the village.
Water quality
Both bathing points (Almograve Norte and Sul) were rated excellent in 2025 (APA) and fly a Blue Flag in 2026.

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–NW best, WSW–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–SSE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
WNW (285°)

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