Porto de Mós surf forecast
Lagos · Algarve · Portugal
A south-facing bay under cliffs a few minutes' drive south of Lagos town. It wakes up in winter when a big northwest swell wraps along the south coast and the dominant northerly wind blows offshore; the best wave breaks over a rock reef at the western (right-hand) end, with sandier peaks in the middle. Small and busy with swimmers in summer.
- Break
- beach break, peaks both ways; faces S
- Level
- intermediate
- Best swell
- SW, W, WNW
- Best wind
- N, NNE, NNW (offshore)
- Best tide
- low to mid tide
- Season
- Winter
- Typical size
- 1-2.5 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- Shallow reef with sea urchins at the west end; Scattered rocks in the middle of the bay
More surf spots nearby: surf spots in Lagos, surf spots in Algarve.
Nearby spots
- Praia da Luz, Luz, Lagos
- Meia Praia, Lagos
- Burgau
- Alvor
- Cabanas Velhas, Vila do Bispo
- Boca do Rio, Budens
Questions
Is Porto de Mós good for beginners?
It is best for intermediate surfers (shallow reef with sea urchins at the west end; scattered rocks in the middle of the bay). Beginners nearby can try Meia Praia, Lagos.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Porto de Mós?
SW, W, WNW swell, N, NNE, NNW wind (offshore), at low to mid tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.
Learn more: why the swell period changes the size, wind and tide, reading a forecast and the lineup together.
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