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Estremadura · Portugal
Ribeira d'Ilhas
A right point break over rock shelf, works on swell from WSW–NNW, offshore in an ESE, and comes in on low–mid and mid and mid–high tide.
Point breakRock shelfRightPlatform-verified data
Asks of youAdvanced intermediateIn JUL, 67 of 100
Power6/10Paddle-out 3 of 5
Face range90cm–3.0mAcross the whole year
Position38°60′N 9°25′WData confidence 80%
Wind, water and the year
What has to line up
Ribeira d'Ilhas 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 Ribeira d'Ilhas
Face, typical1.3mUp to 2.3m on the bigger days
Rideable days33%Share of days with a wave
Offshore mornings52%Wind from ESE
Water19°Crowd index 5 of 5
Twelve rows, one per month
Every month on record
| Month | Face | Big days | Rideable | Offshore | Water | Crowd | Asks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2.8m | 3.0m | 73% | 45% | 15° | 4/5 | Expert |
| February | 2.7m | 3.0m | 72% | 48% | 15° | 4/5 | Expert |
| March | 2.4m | 3.0m | 67% | 52% | 15° | 4/5 | Expert |
| April | 2.1m | 3.0m | 58% | 58% | 16° | 4/5 | Expert |
| May | 1.7m | 3.0m | 48% | 60% | 16° | 5/5 | Advanced |
| June | 1.4m | 2.4m | 37% | 55% | 18° | 5/5 | Advanced intermediate |
| July | 1.3m | 2.3m | 33% | 52% | 19° | 5/5 | Advanced intermediate |
| August | 1.5m | 2.6m | 36% | 50% | 19° | 5/5 | Advanced intermediate |
| September | 2.0m | 3.0m | 55% | 58% | 19° | 5/5 | Advanced |
| October | 2.6m | 3.0m | 70% | 55% | 18° | 4/5 | Expert |
| November | 2.9m | 3.0m | 75% | 48% | 17° | 4/5 | Expert |
| December | 2.9m | 3.0m | 75% | 44% | 16° | 4/5 | Expert |
Data confidence 80%. 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
- Rocks in the line-up. There are places you cannot fall.
- Strong rips. Know where the channel is before you paddle out.
- Cold water. Bring the right rubber or you will not last an hour.
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