Burgau 82.2
#1665 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 score82.2 /100
Surfable days93% of the year
Clean days38% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell48% period 11 s+
Typical size1.2 m 3.8 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Burgau
The best time to surf Burgau is January, February, November. The season runs Jan to Mar. In November the water sits around 19°C, so pack a 3/2 wetsuit, and the typical wave is 1.7 m. The nearest airport is XXC (191 km) and the nearest town is Portimão (23 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 97% | 54% | 1.5 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 96% | 51% | 1.7 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Mar | 97% | 47% | 1.6 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 99% | 36% | 1.4 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| May | 94% | 28% | 1.0 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 93% | 13% | 0.9 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 85% | 7% | 0.8 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Aug | 79% | 6% | 0.8 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Sep | 83% | 24% | 0.9 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 95% | 35% | 1.2 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Nov | 97% | 64% | 1.7 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 99% | 38% | 1.8 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
Why 82.2
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%
22.5
Groundswell 12%
9.6
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
2.8
Water comfort 10%
3.1
Access 10%
6.1
The detail
Faces 165° with 47% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 78% of days. Mean peak period 11.1 s. Days over 3 m: 3%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 51%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 37.070, -8.776 (OpenStreetMap).
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