Located in South Algarve, Portugal, Zavial is a fun wedging break that offers up a fast, hollow, powerful right. The waves here can be tricky to surf and break for up to 100 meters over a sand bottom. Locals here have the spot dialled, it can be very tricky to get a wave off of them.
What are the best surf conditions for Zavial?
Gets good between waist-high and double overhead. We recommend riding a longboard when smaller or a shortboard when the size picks up. This break is suitable for all levels of surfer. The surf here is no the most consistent (4/10) and will be very crowded with competitive locals (9/10). The best winds are from the Northeast. The best swells are from the South, Southeast, or Southwest. Works on mid to high tide best.
