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Type:	Shallow, Flat, Chop, Small Wave (< 1m)
Hazards:	Currents, Ships/Boats, Stones, Shells
Quality:	Clean
Best Tide:	High Tide, Coming Tide

Inside harbour: perfectly flat because of the sand bars and offshore wind with Nortada. Coast side is good for windsurf only with the Alvor East pier adding protection. The river mouth offers flat to choppy water and lots of shallow areas, perfect for beginners.

Type:	Sand, Stones
Size:	Depending on Tide
Hazards:	Stones, Shells
Beach Users:	March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December

Large beach, almost desert beach. Access mainly by boat. White sand! Big pier to the west.

Best Months:	June, July, August
Wind Type:	Thermal Winds, Frontal Winds
Best Direction:	SE, SW, NW, NNW
Main Direction:	NW, NNW

North wind (Portuguese "Nortada"), every day at 3pm for sure (18-20 knots). Sometimes earlier. Only in sunny days (more often). North is onshore/sideonshore in the lagoon. Season: from June to August (best month).

Transport:	Car
Access:	Medium Walk

Get directions from

In the Alvor side park next to the football pitch and walk 15m to the lagoon.

Rules:

Restricted Zones

Don't kite or windsurf in the swimmer zone on the ocean side, east of the life guard hut.

Many restaurants, bars and clubs in Alvor and Praia da Rocha.