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Carrapateira / Bordeira is a sandy beach break on the Algarve coast. Wide, multiple peaks. It suits beginner and intermediate surfers.
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
Estimated from our authored seasonality — not a live forecast.
Peak season: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec (All-time).
| Month | Surf consistency | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| Janpeak | All-time | 4/3 fullsuit |
| Febpeak | All-time | 4/3 fullsuit |
| Mar | High | 3/2 fullsuit |
| Apr | High | 3/2 fullsuit |
| May | Moderate | Spring suit |
| Jun | Moderate | Spring suit |
| July | Inconsistent | Boardshorts |
| Aug | Inconsistent | Boardshorts |
| Sept | High | Spring suit |
| Octpeak | All-time | 3/2 fullsuit |
| Novpeak | All-time | 3/2 fullsuit |
| Decpeak | All-time | 4/3 fullsuit |
Rated for Levels 2-5 · Best at Level 3.
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Find my Level →Beginner-friendly at modest size and a natural step toward intermediate waves — take a lesson or go with someone who knows the spot.
