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West to southwest swell with southeast wind is the useful pairing.
Works through the tide, but high water narrows the beach and pushes the waves closer to the rocks.
Surf GuideAlgarve
Ponta Ruiva
Ponta Ruiva in the Algarve is a remote Sagres headland wave with a left-hand point and a beach section in the middle. It was a locals-only secret for years, and autumn west to southwest swell with southeast wind is the clean setup. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Ponta Ruiva in Algarve.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationAlgarve, PT
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