Zavial
Algarve Sagres · Portugal
Surf spotgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
The south coast's powerful right: in winter on S–SW swell and north wind. Best wind — N.
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 | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 37.047, -8.879 |
FAQ
Is Zavial good for beginners?
Zavial is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Zavial 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-sagres/zavial. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Algarve Sagres
- Cordoama — Beach break under cliffs, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Castelejo — Beach break under cliffs, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Tonel — Beach break under cliffs, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Beliche — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Mareta — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Martinhal — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Praia da Rocha — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates