Tavira / VRSA · Algarve · Portugal
Manta Rota
Today · beginner: works · 0.2 m ankle high · light wind
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Sand bottom. The tide does not enter this beach's score.
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Manta Rota
Sandy beach on the eastern Algarve that only gets waves on a south swell of about 1 m or more. Works from low to mid tide.
Surfing Manta Rota
Manta Rota is a surf beach in Tavira / VRSA, Portugal.
What level is Manta Rota for?
Manta Rota has no fixed level, and that is the question Surf Booking answers every day: the same sea suits a beginner and does not suit an advanced surfer, or the other way round. On this page the sea at this beach is read hour by hour and by level — beginner, intermediate and advanced — for the next 7 days, and the verdict is this beach's, not the region's.
What is the bottom like at Manta Rota?
The bottom is sand. It is the most forgiving bottom for learning and for wipeouts, though the sandbanks shift through the year.
When does Manta Rota work best?
Manta Rota works with the right mix of swell and wind on the day. The beach faces South.
