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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Gale
Portugal, Algarve
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about 3k west off albufeira sign posted GALE on your left.main beach on your right reef on your left,park near beach,give locals respect.nice spot DistanceTake a car WalkInstant access (< 5min) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerFast, Powerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest, South
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
More details
Week crowdFew surfers
Week-end crowdFew surfers
Dangers
- Rips / undertow
- Rocks
Additional Information
if theirs swell in albufeira,oura or any south coast tourist beaches this is the place to head.
Atmosphere
good vibe, chill out share waves with locals,dont drop in!!
General
top dollar when its on.
Author: Mark Seddon Contributors (1)
Comments
By matt.jagger@gmail.com , 07-02-2007
Gale - This is gale beach right... used to surfing in wales.. Hows the surf during the summer months? Also what kind of skill level would you recommend to surf here as i have a few mates who are going who will probably like to give it a go but have never surfed before. Cheers in advance.
By Cat , 23-01-2007
Info from someone - Hi,Just wanted to say thanks for the info. It will help me from causing myself some serious damage...hopefully!!!
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By neilo , 08-02-2007
Gale summertime - very rarely does Gale beach get good surf in the summer,if it did there is way to many people on the beach or in the water to surf.although september can be good.goodluck.