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When can you surf in Faro?
Autumn/winter (October-April) Sorry, sun seekers – the colder months of the year offer the prime time to surf Faro. Granted, the weather isn’t as good. You don’t get weeks on end of scorching sunshine and temperatures in the 30s. But you do get the dominant swell direction and a bit more punch from the Atlantic.
Can you surf in Portugal in winter?
But for big swells, winter surfing Portugal is definitely where it’s at. During winter the swell size is around the 6ft mark but can get to 15ft or more, making it a spot for those looking for challenging surf. There is surf throughout the summer months and you can expect waves of 3-5ft.
Can you surf in January?
The month of January is a popular time of the year to go on a surf trip with winter hitting strong in the northern hemisphere. Luckily, many surfing destinations are absolutely firing in January allowing surfers of all skill levels to find their happy place and catch some waves.
Can you surf in Portugal now?
Yes, Portugal is a year-round surfing destination, but each season has its particularities. For beginners, the best time to go is during summer, between May and September. This is when the swells are less frequent and the waves are smaller.
Where can I surf in Faro?
The surf beaches in the Algarve stretch from Faro in the South East across to Arrifana in the South West and offer many type of waves throughout the year….The best surf beaches in the Algarve
- Arrifana Beach: Photo by Arrifana Surf Lodge.
- Amado Beach:
- Castelejo Beach:
- Beliche Beach:
- Tonel:
- Zavial:
- Praia de Faro.
Can you surf in Albufeira?
Albufeira surf is chilled and easy going – this is probably the best spot in Portugal for complete beginners. But there are some heavy winter swells to add a challenge, not to mention some seriously gorgeous Algarvian beaches for when you just want to kick it.
Where can I surf in the winter in Portugal?
The best surf spots in Portugal
- Porto. Porto isn’t so much a surf spot as a whole surf city.
- Espinho. There are two pretty awesome barrelling waves that can kick off the jetties at Espinho.
- Costa Nova Beach.
- Nazare.
- Peniche.
- Ericeira.
- Areia Branca.
- Cascais.
Can you surf in Phuket in January?
The best surf season for Phuket is considered to be from end of April until October while for the rest of the year the ocean is flat more often than not. The best months to come to Phuket for surfing are often considered to be May and September.
When can you surf in Portugal?
For experienced surfers the best time of year for surfing in Portugal is late winter to early spring, especially between September and April. During these months swells are definitely more powerful, producing heavy waves measuring around 2– 4.5 meters (6 – 15 feet) that are better left to advanced surfers.