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Praia da Mareta

Algarve, Portugal36.997° -8.949°
Levels 2-4Typical size: 1–4 ft

Praia da Mareta is a sandy beach break on the Algarve coast. South coast, sheltered behind Cape. It suits beginner 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-head (1-4 ft)Spring suit
Recommended boardsFoamieLongboardMid
Year-round consistency
Jun: Moderate consistencyTap a month

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Rated for Levels 2-4 · Best at Level 3.

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Beginner notes

Safe for genuine beginners at small size; the default lesson wave here.

Hazards

  • rip currents
  • crowd

Camps near Praia da Mareta

Sagres Natura Surf Camp

$$
Sagres, Portugal
No reviews yetLevels 2-5
No signal yet
Surf lessons Stay on site
Jun · Moderate consistency · Knee-to-head · Levels 2-5
Spring suit · Foamie · Longboard
From $713 / week
Praia da Mareta — surf spot in Algarve, Portugal · Surf Camp Scout