Vila Nova de Milfontes – Praia das Furnas

Vila Nova de Milfontes · Alentejo · Portugal

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Praia das Furnas is on the south bank of the Mira river mouth, across from Vila Nova de Milfontes. The ocean side is a beach break with a heavy shorebreak and strong currents. It suits confident surfers when the swell has some size.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard.

When it works

✓ A 1–2 m west to north-west swell with an east wind, around mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Strong north-west winds, and big swells, when the currents get very strong.

Watch out for

  • shorebreak
  • currents
  • rips

Best months

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

Local tips

Check the currents before you paddle out. A small summer ferry crosses the river from the village.

Getting there

Drive over the bridge south of Vila Nova de Milfontes and follow the signs to Praia das Furnas.

Travel notes

How often it works
Reliable when there is swell from the west.
Crowd and vibe
Quieter than Praia do Farol.
Camping and vans
Two campsites sit behind the village, about 1.5 km away by road and bridge. 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 1.5 km away.
Facilities
Lifeguards in summer, toilets and parking.
Water quality
Both bathing points (Furnas Mar and Furnas Rio) were rated excellent in 2025 (APA) and fly a Blue Flag in 2026.

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–NW best, SW–NNW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.8 m, holds to 2.8 m
Period
9 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore NE–SE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
W (265°)

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