Watersports spots near Albufeira
14 beaches within 25 km of Albufeira, Portugal, each scored 0–100 for today by sport and ability level.
Where can you surf near Albufeira today?
The best-scoring spot near Albufeira right now is Praia de Vilamoura — 85/100 for e-foiling at expert level, 12 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of Albufeira
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praia de Albufeira | 0.8 km | 82/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia da Oura | 2.1 km | 81/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia de São Rafael | 2.9 km | 81/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia Santa Eulália | 3.3 km | 81/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia da Coelha | 4.1 km | 81/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia Maria Luísa | 4.5 km | 81/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia da Galé | 6.1 km | 82/100Excellent | Surfing · beginner |
| Praia da Falésia | 8.6 km | 81/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia de Vilamoura | 11.8 km | 85/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia Nova | 12.5 km | 83/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia de Quarteira | 13.4 km | 82/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia de Albandeira | 13.5 km | 83/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia de Vale do Lobo | 16.8 km | 69/100Good | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia do Vale Espinhaço | 17.1 km | 85/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Albufeira, not driving distance. “Best today” is the highest score across all sports and ability levels at that spot for the current hour, so a spot can rank highly for a discipline you do not do — open the spot page for the full sport × ability breakdown.
Further afield
Frequently asked questions.
How many surf spots are near Albufeira?
There are 14 beaches and watersports spots within 25 km of Albufeira, Portugal, ranging from 1 km to 17 km away. Each one is scored 0–100 for ten watersports across four ability levels.
Where is the best place to surf near Albufeira today?
The best-scoring spot near Albufeira right now is Praia de Vilamoura — 85/100 for e-foiling at expert level, 12 km away.
How does 4Shor score spots near Albufeira?
Every spot gets a 0–100 score per sport and per ability level, derived from nearshore wave modelling over seafloor bathymetry plus national met-office wind forecasts — so a beginner and an expert see different scores for the same conditions on the same day. Scores update hourly.