Castelejo Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – South)
| Name: | Castelejo |
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| Type: | beach and reef |
| Reliability: | very consistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Castelejo in South Portugal is an exposed beach and reef break that has very consistent surf. The favoured time of year for waves is autumn. Ideal winds are from the southeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Beware of rips, rocks and locals..
Overall Castelejo Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
The graph describes the range of swells directed at Castelejo through a typical year an... (show all text)
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Also see Castelejo surf quality by season and Castelejo surf quality by month.
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Castelejo:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Cordama | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Ponta Ruiva | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Beliche | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ingrina | 6 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Martinhal | 6 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Castelejo: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 596 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 718 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 805 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 909 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 934 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Castelejo: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 896 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 896 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 903 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 903 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 915 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Castelejo: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 241 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 281 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 309 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 334 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 364 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Castelejo: |
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| Closest city location | Sagres (Portugal) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lagos (Portugal) | 16 mi |
| Third closest city location | Aljezur (Portugal) | 17 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Alvor (Portugal) | 20 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Portimao (Portugal) | 23 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Castelejo is Faro Airport (FAO) in Acores, which is 88 km (55 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Castelejo is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, 188 km (117 miles) away.
