Martinhal
Algarve, Portugal · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.1m
- Period
- 6s
- Wind
- 29 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- High
Tide · today
High · Low in 6h055-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/Lisbon local
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Martinhal is a beach break over sand in Algarve, Portugal. It's at its best on 0.5–2.5m swells from the SW / SE / S with light offshore winds from the NW, 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
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- high,mid
- Best swell direction
- SW, SE, S
- Best wind direction
- NW
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 2.5m
Martinhal surf FAQ
Is Martinhal good for beginners?+
Martinhal 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 Martinhal?+
Different days call for different boards. Martinhal 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 Martinhal?+
Martinhal 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 Martinhal?+
Look for 0.5–2.5m of swell from the SW / SE / S with light offshore winds from the NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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