Continent
Europe
Country
Portugal
Next Big City
Lisbon, Faro
Next Town
Lagos, Sagres
 
Type:
Ocean
Rider Ability:
Expert
Features:
Rooms, Food, Parking

Water

Type:
Medium wave, Big wave
Hazards:
Currents, Rocks
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
No information

Great waves. Popular for windsurfers owing to its exposure to westerly winds, in summer it is supervised by experienced lifeguards as the currents can pose some danger to inexperienced swimmers. Rocks in the water. Strong currents, especially close to the great big rock in the middle of the beach. Many surfers. When you loose more than 300m space, you will end up at the cliffs. Waves can be up to 6m high.

Beach

Type:
Sand
Size:
Small
Hazards:
No information
Beach Users:
No information

Sandy beach. Short start and landing zone.

Weather

Spring:
Normal
Summer:
Shorty, Normal
Fall:
Normal
Winter:
Normal, Thick

Season from March to September, 15° to 26° air temps. Off-season possible. 12-20°C water, (winter 5/4mm, summer 3/2mm).

Wind

Best Months:
No information
Wind Type:
No information
Best Direction:
NW
Main Direction:
NW

Gusty wind at the beach, usually sideonshore.



How to get there

Transport
Car
Access
Short walk

Located on the southwest tip of Portugal, here you will find Sagres and to its west side Tonel. Accessible by turning right at the first roundabout in Sagres and following the road to Cape St. Vincent.

Extra information

Rules
No information

Nightlife

No information