Praia do Bordeira 73.6
#2304 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 yearIntermediate
Surf score73.6 /100
Surfable days98% of the year
Clean days20% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell51% period 11 s+
Typical size1.8 m 5.7 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Praia do Bordeira
The best time to surf Praia do Bordeira is February, March, December. The season runs Feb to Mar. 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 (174 km) and the nearest town is Portimão (34 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 99% | 24% | 2.0 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 97% | 54% | 2.5 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Mar | 94% | 43% | 2.3 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 97% | 28% | 1.9 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
| May | 100% | 3% | 1.6 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 99% | 5% | 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% | 21% | 1.3 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 99% | 28% | 1.7 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 96% | 31% | 2.3 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 94% | 39% | 2.3 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
Why 73.6
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%
11.6
Groundswell 12%
10.1
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
5.3
Water comfort 10%
2.6
Access 10%
6.1
The detail
Faces 290° with 53% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 39% of days. Mean peak period 11.1 s. Days over 3 m: 11%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 20%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 37.201, -8.903 (OpenStreetMap).
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