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Ilha do Farol

Algarve, Portugal · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
0
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Poor
Ankle high · Mushy · SSE
Wave
0.3m
Period
4.3s
Wind
12 km/h Onshore
Tide
High

Tide · today

High · Low in 5h40
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
Onshore
12:00
0.3m
4.4s
10 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.3m
4.2s
10 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.2m
4s
11 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.2m
3.9s
9 km/h
Offshore

Wednesday

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

Thursday

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

Friday

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

Saturday

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

About Ilha do Farol

Ilha do Farol is a beach 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. 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
Sand
Best tide
all
Best swell direction
SE, S, SW
Best wind direction
N
Ideal wave size
0.5m – 2.5m

Ilha do Farol surf FAQ

Is Ilha do Farol good for beginners?+

Ilha do Farol is a beach 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 Ilha do Farol?+

Different days call for different boards. Ilha do Farol 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 do Farol?+

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

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