Castelejo 71.7
#2418 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Faro · near Portimão
Works almost every day, wind is the enemy here, no off season.
Works all yearRemoteIntermediate
Surf score71.7 /100
Surfable days98% of the year
Clean days17% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell51% period 11 s+
Typical size1.7 m 5.6 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Castelejo
The best time to surf Castelejo is February, March, December. The season runs Feb to Feb. In February the water sits around 14°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 2.5 m. The nearest airport is XXC (184 km) and the nearest town is Portimão (37 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99% | 21% | 2.0 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 98% | 48% | 2.5 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Mar | 95% | 32% | 2.3 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 97% | 24% | 1.8 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| May | 100% | 3% | 1.6 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 99% | 4% | 1.4 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 99% | 1% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Aug | 99% | 2% | 1.4 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Sep | 100% | 19% | 1.2 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 99% | 24% | 1.6 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 97% | 24% | 2.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 95% | 37% | 2.3 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
Why 71.7
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%
10.0
Groundswell 12%
10.1
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
5.1
Water comfort 10%
2.9
Access 10%
5.7
The detail
Faces 300° with 47% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 34% of days. Mean peak period 11.1 s. Days over 3 m: 10%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 21%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 37.101, -8.945 (OpenStreetMap).
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