Praia do Burgau

Burgau · Algarve · Portugal

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Burgau is a small fishing village with a sandy cove between Salema and Luz. When a swell wraps in, short, fun waves break over sand with some rocks, and the best peak is a right on the west side next to the cliff. It is a relaxed option on the south coast when the west coast is too big or windy.

Level
Beginners
Break
Beach break, sand and rock
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
winter, autumn
Boards
A fish, mini-mal or longboard; foam boards for learners.

When it works

✓ A south-west to south swell, or a big west swell wrapping in, of 1.5–3 m with a north to north-east wind, around mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells, and southerly or easterly winds.

Watch out for

  • rocks

Best months

November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

Surf the right by the western cliff and keep away from the rocks at both ends. The cliffs here can drop rocks, so do not sit right under them.

Getting there

Drive into Burgau from the Lagos–Sagres road and park above the beach; it is a short walk down.

Travel notes

How often it works
Needs a swell from the south-west or a big swell wrapping round the cape, so it works mostly in autumn and winter.
Crowd and vibe
Usually quiet, with a few surfers at weekends.
Camping and vans
Salema Eco Camp is about 5 km away. Nearest campsite about 5 km away.
Facilities
Lifeguards in summer, toilets, showers, parking and the village cafés and restaurants.
Water quality
Rated excellent in the 2025 official bathing-water classification (APA), and it flies a Blue Flag in 2026. APA lists it as a beach with waves of special value and a risk of cliff falls.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–WSW best, S–WNW works
Size
1.8–3 m offshore swell; starts at 1.2 m, holds to 4 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 13 s
Wind
Offshore NW–NNE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
SSE (150°)

Live cam

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

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