Algarve · Praia do Beliche
Cabo Sur Sagres
Two coastlines, one van, and a forecast read out loud at breakfast.
To the water8minBy van
Breaks linked3Within reach
From€96.60Per night, this month
Algarve · Portugal
Praia do Beliche
A a-frame beach break over sand over rock, works on swell from W–N, offshore in an ENE, and comes in on mid and mid–high tide.
Beach breakSand over rockA-framePlatform-verified data
Asks of youAdvanced intermediateIn JUL, 63 of 100
Power6/10Paddle-out 3 of 5
Face range80cm–3.2mAcross the whole year
Position37°01′N 8°59′WData confidence 75%
Wind, water and the year
What has to line up
Praia do Beliche clears 55 out of 100 September to April. A wave needs swell from the right sector, wind off the land and the tide in its window — all three, on the same morning.
Swell window and offshore wind
Tide, and where it works
The year
This month at Praia do Beliche
Face, typical1.3mUp to 2.3m on the bigger days
Rideable days36%Share of days with a wave
Offshore mornings55%Wind from ENE
Water20°Crowd index 5 of 5
Twelve rows, one per month
Every month on record
| Month | Face | Big days | Rideable | Offshore | Water | Crowd | Asks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.5m | 3.2m | 68% | 50% | 16° | 2/5 | Advanced |
| February | 2.4m | 3.2m | 67% | 52% | 16° | 2/5 | Advanced |
| March | 2.3m | 3.2m | 63% | 55% | 16° | 3/5 | Advanced |
| April | 2.0m | 3.2m | 57% | 60% | 16° | 3/5 | Advanced |
| May | 1.7m | 3.2m | 48% | 62% | 17° | 4/5 | Advanced |
| June | 1.4m | 2.5m | 40% | 58% | 19° | 5/5 | Advanced intermediate |
| July | 1.3m | 2.3m | 36% | 55% | 20° | 5/5 | Advanced intermediate |
| August | 1.5m | 2.7m | 40% | 52% | 20° | 5/5 | Advanced intermediate |
| September | 2.0m | 3.2m | 55% | 58% | 20° | 4/5 | Advanced |
| October | 2.4m | 3.2m | 67% | 56% | 19° | 3/5 | Advanced |
| November | 2.7m | 3.2m | 70% | 52% | 18° | 2/5 | Advanced |
| December | 2.7m | 3.2m | 70% | 48% | 16° | 2/5 | Advanced |
Data confidence 75%. These are editorial estimates from long-run observation, not a forecast — check the forecast before you paddle out.
Stated plainly
What can hurt you here
- Strong rips. Know where the channel is before you paddle out.
- Rocks in the line-up. There are places you cannot fall.
- Cold water. Bring the right rubber or you will not last an hour.
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