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Carrapateira / Bordeira

Algarve, Portugal37.185° -8.903°
Levels 2-5Typical size: 1–5 ft

Carrapateira / Bordeira is a sandy beach break on the Algarve coast. Wide, multiple peaks. It suits beginner and intermediate surfers.

Surf Snapshot

Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.

Jun
Consistency this monthEstimated
Moderate
Beginner safety
Safe
Crowd
Crowded
Water quality
Clean
Typical size: Knee-to-overhead (1-5 ft)Spring suit
Recommended boardsFoamieLongboardMid
Year-round consistency
Jun: Moderate consistencyTap a month

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Rated for Levels 2-5 · Best at Level 3.

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Beginner notes

Beginner-friendly at modest size and a natural step toward intermediate waves — take a lesson or go with someone who knows the spot.

Hazards

  • rip currents
  • crowd

Camps near Carrapateira / Bordeira

Russo Surf Camp

$$
Vale Figueiras, Portugal
No reviews yetLevels 2-5
No signal yet
Surf lessons Stay on site
Jun · Moderate consistency · Knee-to-overhead · Levels 2-5
Spring suit · Foamie · Longboard
From $826 / week

Arrifana Surf Lodge

$$
Aljezur, Portugal
No reviews yetLevels 2-6
No signal yet
Surf lessons Stay on site
Jun · Moderate consistency · Knee-to-overhead · Levels 2-6
Spring suit · Foamie · Longboard
From $756 / week
Carrapateira / Bordeira — surf spot in Algarve, Portugal · Surf Camp Scout