Beach break · Faro · All levels
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : Slim pickings. Only if you're desperate. — Best window: 6h–8h
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Best beach break in the Sagres area. Works on a S swell or a big W storm swell. A protected cove that filters the wind and produces cleaner, more manageable waves than the exposed beaches nearby.
Autumn is the queen season. Winter brings the big sessions, spring stays very quality.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
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.
Beliche is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Beliche comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Beliche, you can also check conditions at Tonel, Zavial, Castelejo. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.