Arrifana – point

Aljezur · Algarve · Portugal

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At the north end of Arrifana bay, below the harbour, a big right-hand point breaks over rock on large swells. It is long and can be excellent, but the take-off is critical and usually right in front of a large rock. Waves look small from the cliff but are much bigger when you get down there.

Level
Experts only
Break
Point break, sand and rock
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
winter, autumn
Boards
A step-up or gun.

When it works

✓ A big north-west to west swell of 2.5–4 m with a north-east to east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells don't break here, and onshore winds ruin it.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • reef
  • currents

Best months

November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

Paddle out through the channel. Experts only: the rock at the take-off is the main danger.

Getting there

Park by the harbour road at the north end of Arrifana; the climb down is steep.

Travel notes

How often it works
Only works on big winter swells, a handful of times a season.
Crowd and vibe
A few experienced surfers when it breaks; the mood is described as relaxed.
Camping and vans
Parque de Campismo do Serrão, north of Aljezur, is open all year. It is about 7 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 7 km away.
Facilities
Use the Arrifana beach facilities; the harbour has fishing boats only.
Water quality
Arrifana beach was rated excellent in 2025 (APA).

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–NW best, WSW–NNW works
Size
2.5–4 m offshore swell; starts at 2 m, holds to 6 m
Period
12 s minimum, best from 15 s
Wind
Offshore N–ENE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
low, mid best
Faces
SSW (200°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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