Martinhal 83.2
#1558 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 score83.2 /100
Surfable days96% of the year
Clean days39% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell50% period 11 s+
Typical size1.3 m 4.3 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Martinhal
The best time to surf Martinhal is January, March, November. The season runs Jan to Mar. In November the water sits around 18°C, so pack a 3/2 wetsuit, and the typical wave is 1.9 m. The nearest airport is XXC (193 km) and the nearest town is Portimão (37 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99% | 57% | 1.7 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 97% | 44% | 2.0 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Mar | 95% | 46% | 1.8 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 98% | 37% | 1.6 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| May | 96% | 33% | 1.2 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 97% | 14% | 1.0 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jul | 95% | 8% | 0.9 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Aug | 92% | 7% | 0.9 m | 19°C | 2mm |
| Sep | 91% | 30% | 1.0 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 97% | 37% | 1.3 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 97% | 67% | 1.9 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 97% | 30% | 2.0 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
Why 83.2
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%
23.3
Groundswell 12%
10.0
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
3.5
Water comfort 10%
2.9
Access 10%
5.5
The detail
Faces 155° with 53% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 78% of days. Mean peak period 11.1 s. Days over 3 m: 5%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 42%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 37.019, -8.926 (OpenStreetMap).
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