Intermediate: São Torpes (Good, 1.4 m, cross-shore around 08:00), Porto Covo (Good, 1.7 m, cross-shore around 08:00), Pico Loco (Good, 1.1 m, cross-shore around 08:00)
Beginners: Pico Loco (Fair, 1.1 m, cross-shore around 08:00), São Torpes (Fair, 1.4 m, cross-shore around 08:00)
Advanced: Porto Covo (Epic, 1.7 m, cross-shore around 08:00), São Torpes (Good, 1.4 m, cross-shore around 08:00)
Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.
The spots
Pico Loco · beach break, intermediate, best on SW/W swell with NE/E wind, mid tide. Named peak at the north end of São Torpes, by the Sines breakwater. Punchier than the main beach, with lefts and rights; works on SW–W swell with NE–E winds.
São Torpes · beach break, beginner, best on SW/W/NW swell with NE/E wind, all tides. Friendly sandy beach break just south of Sines. The north end is sheltered from N winds; it gets busy with locals when it's good.
Porto Covo · beach break, intermediate, best on W/NW swell with E wind, mid tide. Rock-framed town bay (Praia Grande) with a left at the south end and softer right at the north; holds bigger swell and N wind thanks to shelter. Short rides, rarely…
When to surf in Sines
Best months for intermediate surfers: March to April, October to December. For beginners: November to December. The water goes from about 15 °C in February (4/3 mm fullsuit) to 19 °C in August (3/2 mm fullsuit). 1 of the 3 spots suit beginners, such as São Torpes.