Ponta Ruiva 71.8
#2416 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 score71.8 /100
Surfable days98% of the year
Clean days18% 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 Ponta Ruiva
The best time to surf Ponta Ruiva 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 (187 km) and the nearest town is Portimão (39 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% | 39% | 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 71.8
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%
10.3
Groundswell 12%
10.1
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
5.1
Water comfort 10%
2.9
Access 10%
5.6
The detail
Faces 290° with 47% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 35% 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 37.069, -8.966 (OpenStreetMap).
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