Sao Torpes 86.4
#1227 of 5753 surf spots in the world · 🇵🇹 Portugal · Setúbal · near Setúbal
Works almost every day, no off season.
Works all yearIntermediate
Surf score86.4 /100
Surfable days98% of the year
Clean days40% groundswell + friendly wind
Groundswell52% period 11 s+
Typical size1.6 m 5.1 ft median
Water17°C a 3/2 wetsuit
Best time to surf Sao Torpes
The best time to surf Sao Torpes is January, March, November. The season runs Oct to Mar. In March the water sits around 14°C, so pack a 4/3 with boots, and the typical wave is 2.1 m. The nearest airport is LIS (98 km) and the nearest town is Setúbal (68 km).
| Month | Surfable | Clean | Size | Water | Suit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 100% | 62% | 1.9 m | 15°C | 4/3 |
| Feb | 99% | 47% | 2.3 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Mar | 97% | 74% | 2.1 m | 14°C | 4/3 |
| Apr | 98% | 33% | 1.8 m | 16°C | 3/2 |
| May | 100% | 30% | 1.4 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Jun | 98% | 11% | 1.3 m | 20°C | 2mm |
| Jul | 100% | 7% | 1.1 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Aug | 97% | 9% | 1.1 m | 21°C | 2mm |
| Sep | 99% | 35% | 1.2 m | 19°C | 3/2 |
| Oct | 99% | 44% | 1.5 m | 18°C | 3/2 |
| Nov | 98% | 67% | 2.2 m | 17°C | 3/2 |
| Dec | 95% | 46% | 2.2 m | 16°C | 4/3 |
Why 86.4
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%
23.8
Groundswell 12%
10.3
Season spread 10%
10.0
Wave size 8%
4.5
Water comfort 10%
3.1
Access 10%
6.6
The detail
Faces 230° with 33% open water around it. Friendly morning wind 76% of days. Mean peak period 11.2 s. Days over 3 m: 9%. Mellow days (0.4 to 1.2 m): 29%. Months that work: 12 of 12. Coordinates 37.925, -8.807 (OpenStreetMap).
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