Surf Guide
Praia do Amado
Carrapateira, Costa Vicentina
The default Project Alive surf beach. Consistent, open, forgiving and ideal for small summer swell.
37.1668, -8.9009
6
18
90
14
Difficulty
Beginner
Wave Type
Beach break · multiple peaks
Bottom
Sand
Ideal Swell
1–2 m · W–NW
Ideal Wind
E–NE (offshore)
Best Window
Morning
Crowd Level
Medium
Best Board
Funboard or shortboard
Parking
Large lot above the beach
Facilities
Surf schools · café · showers
Nearby in Atlas
Praia da Bordeira · Sea You · Pontal da Carrapateira
When To Choose
Small to medium swell, light morning wind, and you want a safe, reliable session on a midlength.
Notes
Multiple peaks, sand bottom, surf schools and easy parking. Start here when in doubt.