Beach break · Faro · Beginner → Advanced
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)
NW-exposed wave in Sagres with an end-of-the-world landscape. Often works — best at mid to high tide. A consistent and beautiful spot at the southwestern tip of continental Europe.
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.
Tonel 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 Tonel comes broadly from West: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Tonel, you can also check conditions at Beliche, Zavial, Castelejo. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.