Ilha do Farol
Algarve, Portugal · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.1m
- Period
- 3.5s
- Wind
- 9 km/h Cross
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · High in 11m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/Lisbon local
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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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