The right spot near Quarteira. At the right time.
Every beach within 25 km of Quarteira, scored 0–100 for your sport and your ability — with the full 8-day forecast and alerts when your window opens, in the app.
Watersports spots near Quarteira
14 beaches within 25 km of Quarteira, Portugal, each scored 0–100 for today by sport and ability level.
Where can you surf near Quarteira today?
The best-scoring spot near Quarteira right now is Praia da Barrinha — 93/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 16 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of Quarteira
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praia de Vilamoura0.8 km | 0.8 km | 85/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praia de Quarteira0.8 km | 0.8 km | 83/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praia da Falésia4.3 km | 4.3 km | 82/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praia de Vale do Lobo4.4 km | 4.4 km | 75/100GoodE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praia Maria Luísa8.4 km | 8.4 km | 82/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praia Santa Eulália9.6 km | 9.6 km | 82/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praia da Oura10.6 km | 10.6 km | 82/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praia de Albufeira12.0 km | 12.0 km | 82/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praia de Faro13.0 km | 13.0 km | 92/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Praia de São Rafael15.3 km | 15.3 km | 82/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praia da Barrinha15.6 km | 15.6 km | 93/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Praia da Coelha16.6 km | 16.6 km | 82/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praia da Galé18.8 km | 18.8 km | 93/100Epic!Surfing · Beginner | Surfing · Beginner |
| Praia da Ilha do Farol24.1 km | 24.1 km | 90/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Quarteira, 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
Learning near Quarteira?
The list above is ranked by distance and covers every ability. These are ranked by how forgiving the conditions are for someone starting out.
04 · FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How many surf spots are near Quarteira?
There are 14 beaches and watersports spots within 25 km of Quarteira, Portugal, ranging from 1 km to 24 km away. Each one is scored 0–100 for ten watersports across four ability levels.
Where is the best place to surf near Quarteira today?
The best-scoring spot near Quarteira right now is Praia da Barrinha — 93/100 for kite foiling at Expert level, 16 km away.
How does 4Shor score spots near Quarteira?
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.