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Falesia

Algarve, Portugal · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
0
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Flat · Choppy · WNW
Wave
0.1m
Period
4.7s
Wind
21 km/h Cross
Tide
High

Tide · today

High · High in 9m
2.4m0.8m05h09h13h17h21h

5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/Lisbon local

Saturday

8 Aug
06:00
0.2m
3s
18 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.1m
4.1s
18 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.2m
4.8s
23 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.2m
6.5s
30 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
6.9s
30 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
4.5s
29 km/h
Cross

Sunday

9 Aug
06:00
0.3m
4.5s
23 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.3m
4.7s
21 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.2m
5s
24 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.3m
6.5s
32 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.3m
6.6s
32 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.3m
5.2s
27 km/h
Cross

Monday

10 Aug
06:00
0.3m
4.5s
24 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.2m
4.6s
19 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.2m
4.8s
21 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.2m
6.2s
30 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.3m
6.5s
31 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
4.7s
26 km/h
Cross

Tuesday

11 Aug
06:00
0.2m
4.1s
24 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.2m
4.1s
20 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0.2m
4.2s
16 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.1m
5s
22 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
5.7s
27 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
4.4s
23 km/h
Cross

Wednesday

12 Aug
06:00
0.2m
3.8s
16 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.2m
3.8s
5 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.2m
6.8s
8 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.2m
8s
11 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.2m
7.8s
16 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.3m
7.7s
19 km/h
Cross

About Falesia

Falesia is a artificial break over sand in Algarve, Portugal. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the N / NE, around high to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
Artificial
Bottom
Sand
Best tide
high,mid
Best swell direction
SE, S, SW
Best wind direction
N, NE
Ideal wave size
0.5m – 2.5m

Falesia surf FAQ

Is Falesia good for beginners?+

Falesia is a artificial break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.5–2.5m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for Falesia?+

Different days call for different boards. Falesia can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What tide is best for surfing Falesia?+

Falesia tends to work best around high to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.

What are the best conditions for Falesia?+

Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SE / S / SW with light offshore winds from the N / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.

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