Algarve · Praia do Tonel
Cabo Sur Sagres
Two coastlines, one van, and a forecast read out loud at breakfast.
To the water4minWalkable
Breaks linked3Within reach
From€96.60Per night, this month
Portugal · 37°01′N 8°57′W
Algarve
Two coastlines meeting at Cape St Vincent. When the west is too big or too windy, the south side is usually rideable — the reason Sagres works all year.
Named breaks3
Camps1
Quality in JUL46/100
ReliableSeptember to AprilQuality 55 or better
The year on this coast
When to come
Conditions clear 55 out of 100 September to April. The filled ridge is quality; the dashed line is the ability the coast demands that month.
Best monthOctoberQuality 60 of 100
Biggest swellJanuaryUp to 3.2m on the big days
Water16°–20°Across the year
Crowd2–5/5Quietest in January
Stays · July
Search these campsCamps on this coast
Bookable stays first. Wave notes for each break are below if you want them.
3 breaks · best first for July
The waves on this coast
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.
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
Praia do Tonel
A a-frame beach break over sand, works on swell from W–NNW, offshore in an E, and comes in on low–mid and mid tide.
Face, typical1.2mUp to 2.0m on the bigger days
Rideable days35%Share of days with a wave
Offshore mornings55%Wind from E
Water20°Crowd index 5 of 5
Praia do Amado
A a-frame beach break over sand, works on swell from W–NNW, offshore in an E, and holds through the tide.
Face, typical1.0mUp to 1.8m on the bigger days
Rideable days33%Share of days with a wave
Offshore mornings55%Wind from E
Water20°Crowd index 5 of 5