Tonel
Algarve Sagres · Portugal
Beach break under cliffsgood for intermediates and advanced surfersboard rental nearby
Catches west swell when the south coast is flat; open to NW wind. Best wind — NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Beach break under cliffs |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — northwest |
| Coordinates | 37.007, -8.9435 |
FAQ
Is Tonel good for beginners?
Tonel is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Tonel today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#algarve-sagres/tonel. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Algarve Sagres
- Cordoama — Beach break under cliffs, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Castelejo — Beach break under cliffs, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Beliche — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Mareta — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Martinhal — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Zavial — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Praia da Rocha — Beach break by the pier, beginners and intermediates