Arrifana 81.3
#1742 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Faro · near Portimão
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score81.3 /100
Surfable days98% of the year
Clean days31% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell52% period 11 s+
Typical size1.7 m 5.7 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Arrifana
The best time to surf Arrifana is February, March, November. The season runs Oct to Mar. In March the water sits around 15°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 2.3 m. The nearest airport is XXC (164 km) and the nearest town is Portimão (35 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 98% | 53% | 2.0 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 98% | 61% | 2.5 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Mar | 94% | 71% | 2.3 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 97% | 36% | 1.9 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| May | 100% | 15% | 1.5 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 99% | 5% | 1.4 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 100% | 3% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Aug | 99% | 3% | 1.3 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Sep | 99% | 28% | 1.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 99% | 41% | 1.7 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Nov | 96% | 56% | 2.3 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 94% | 49% | 2.3 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
Why 81.3
Seven parts, each normalised 0 to 1 and weighted; the sum is scaled so the best spot in the world is 100.
Consistency 26%
26.0
Clean days 24%
18.3
Groundswell 12%
10.4
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
5.2
Water comfort 10%
3.1
Access 10%
6.2
The detail
Faces 255° with 42% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 59% of days. Mean peak period 11.2 s. Days over 3 m: 12%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 21%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 37.294, -8.871 (OpenStreetMap).
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