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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.

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 Praia da Rocha

Portugal, Algarve

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Latitude: 37° 6.893' N
Longitude: 8° 31.982' W

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this spot could be a surprise for u it is situated in praia da rocha(portimão)the pic its byside the river.

English (Translate this text in English): this spot could be a surprise for u it is situated in praia da rocha(portimão)the pic its byside the river.

English (Translate this text in English): this spot could be a surprise for u it is situated in praia da rocha(portimão)the pic its byside the river.

English (Translate this text in English): this spot could be a surprise for u it is situated in praia da rocha(portimão)the pic its byside the river.

DistanceIn the city

WalkInstant access (< 5min)

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Public access?Public access

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 Surf Spot Characteristics

Alternative name molhe

Surf Spot Quality

Wave qualityRegional Classic

ExperienceAll surfers

FrequencySometimes break

Wave

TypeBeach-break

DirectionLeft

BottomSandy

PowerFun

Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)

Tide, Swell and Wind

Good swell directionSouthWest, South, SouthEast

Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast

Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 2.5m+ / 8ft+

Best tide positionAll tides

Best tide movementRising tide

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Week crowdFew surfers

Week-end crowdCrowded

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could park the car down in front of the spot.when sagres get big sweel here its a good alternative

English (Translate this text in English): could park the car down in front of the spot.when sagres get big sweel here its a good alternative

English (Translate this text in English): could park the car down in front of the spot.when sagres get big sweel here its a good alternative

English (Translate this text in English): could park the car down in front of the spot.when sagres get big sweel here its a good alternative

Atmosphere

good atmosphere,respect local and u will be respect too.

English (Translate this text in English): good atmosphere,respect local and u will be respect too.

English (Translate this text in English): good atmosphere,respect local and u will be respect too.

English (Translate this text in English): good atmosphere,respect local and u will be respect too.

General

good alternative to west coast of sagres,when get 6feet in the west coast this spot starts to break a surfable wave.

English (Translate this text in English): good alternative to west coast of sagres,when get 6feet in the west coast this spot starts to break a surfable wave.

English (Translate this text in English): good alternative to west coast of sagres,when get 6feet in the west coast this spot starts to break a surfable wave.

English (Translate this text in English): good alternative to west coast of sagres,when get 6feet in the west coast this spot starts to break a surfable wave.

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Praia da Rocha
De Ozkneelo
2 janv. 2007
- Solo session on glassy peak.  Quite gutless wave, but again no crowd issue to contend with.  Good to get out in lineup and enjoy the scenery and warm water before returning to Scotland.
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Praia da Rocha
De Ozkneelo
29 déc. 2006
- Fun surf with peak to myself off a rock shelf.  Quite small but lovely warm water.
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By wollynullen , 02-04-2011

help!! - hey am going to the algarve next week and nedd some info on praia da rocha at this time of year...
cheers all!!

By Anonymous , 17-11-2009

Board Hire - I'm coming out to Algarve this week and would like to rent a board for a day or two. Is there a shop nr Praia de Rocha?

By Anonymous , 04-10-2008

dingo - Are there any surf hire shops in Praia da Rocha? Yes or no.....

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