Praia do Amado
Algarve · Portugal
Beach break in a valleygood for beginners and intermediatesboard rental nearby
The western Algarve's most popular spot for schools, several peaks. Best wind — E/NE.
Today at the spot: waves 0.6 m · wind 15 km/h — Rideable (updated daily; hourly in the live forecast)
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break in a valley |
|---|---|
| Good for | beginners and intermediates |
| Beach faces | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — northwest |
| Coordinates | 37.168, -8.903 |
FAQ
Is Praia do Amado good for beginners?
Yes, Praia do Amado works for beginners (and not only). Still check the live forecast before paddling out: even a “beginner spot” can get dangerous in a big swell.
What’s the surf forecast for Praia do Amado today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#algarve/amado. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Algarve
- Odeceixe — Beach break at a river mouth, beginners and intermediates
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- Arrifana — Beach break in a bay under cliffs, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Vale Figueiras — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Bordeira — Beach break, all levels — from beginner to advanced