Beach break · Faro · Beginner → Intermediate
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
East Algarve, chic beach and mellow waves.
Autumn is the queen season. Winter brings the big sessions, spring stays very quality.
Ideal for starting out or longboarding. Mellow waves, little current, surf school usually nearby.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Ancão is rather accessible to beginners when the waves stay small and the wind is light. Still, check currents, tide and local guidelines before entering.
The ideal wind at Ancão comes broadly from South: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Ancão, you can also check conditions at Zavial, Amado, Arrifana. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.