Beliche 78.6
#1992 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Faro · near Portimão
Works almost every day, no off season, a mission to reach.
Works all yearRemoteIntermediate
Surf score78.6 /100
Surfable days98% of the year
Clean days28% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell51% period 11 s+
Typical size1.7 m 5.7 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Beliche
The best time to surf Beliche is January, 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 (192 km) and the nearest town is Portimão (40 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99% | 46% | 2.0 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 98% | 42% | 2.5 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Mar | 95% | 69% | 2.3 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 97% | 21% | 1.8 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| May | 100% | 21% | 1.6 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 99% | 7% | 1.4 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 100% | 3% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Aug | 99% | 2% | 1.4 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Sep | 99% | 28% | 1.3 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 99% | 41% | 1.6 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 97% | 48% | 2.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 95% | 44% | 2.3 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
Why 78.6
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%
16.9
Groundswell 12%
10.2
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
5.2
Water comfort 10%
2.9
Access 10%
5.4
The detail
Faces 240° with 47% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 56% of days. Mean peak period 11.1 s. Days over 3 m: 10%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 20%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 37.026, -8.966 (OpenStreetMap).
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