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Ilha Deserta surf break

Ilha Deserta

Algarve, Portugal · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
0
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Ankle high · Textured · WNW
Wave
0.2m
Period
3.9s
Wind
9 km/h Cross
Tide
Low

Tide · today

Low · High in 1h47
1.1m2.3m0.8m05h09h13h17h21h

5-day forecast

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

Tuesday

22 Sept
06:00
0.3m
4.3s
7 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.3m
4.4s
6 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.3m
4.4s
10 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.3m
4.2s
10 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.2m
4s
11 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
3.9s
9 km/h
Cross

Wednesday

23 Sept
06:00
0.2m
3.9s
7 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.2m
3.9s
7 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.3m
3.9s
10 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.2m
3.9s
9 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.2m
3.8s
8 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
3.9s
9 km/h
Cross

Thursday

24 Sept
06:00
0.2m
4.2s
4 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.2m
4.2s
2 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.2m
4.1s
6 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.2m
3.9s
11 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
4s
10 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
4.1s
9 km/h
Cross

Friday

25 Sept
06:00
0.2m
4s
4 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.1m
3.9s
5 km/h
Offshore
12:00
0.1m
3.8s
11 km/h
Cross
15:00
0.3m
3.7s
12 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
3.8s
10 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
3.7s
11 km/h
Offshore

Saturday

26 Sept
06:00
0.1m
2.5s
4 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.1m
2.3s
4 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.1m
3s
9 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.1m
3.3s
9 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.1m
3.4s
8 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
3.9s
5 km/h
Offshore

About Ilha Deserta

Ilha Deserta is a beach break 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. 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
Beach
Bottom
Unknown
Best tide
all
Best swell direction
SE, S, SW
Best wind direction
N, NE
Ideal wave size
0.5m – 2.5m

Ilha Deserta surf FAQ

Is Ilha Deserta good for beginners?+

Ilha Deserta is a beach break, 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 Ilha Deserta?+

Different days call for different boards. Ilha Deserta 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 are the best conditions for Ilha Deserta?+

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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