Tonel Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – South)
| Name: | Tonel |
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| Type: | beach and point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Tonel in South Portugal is a reasonably exposed beach and point break that has quite consistent surf. Winter is the best time of year for surfing here. Ideal winds are from the northeast. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the west northwest.Surfers ride left hand point. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Take care of the strong rips here.
Overall Tonel 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.
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Also see Tonel surf quality by season and Tonel surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tonel |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tonel:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Mareta | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Martinhal | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Beliche | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Ponta Ruiva | 4 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Ingrina | 5 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tonel: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 602 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 725 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 808 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 915 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 940 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tonel: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 902 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 902 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 909 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 909 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 921 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tonel: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 247 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 286 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Sierra Nevada (Spain) | 309 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Michlifen (Morocco) | 329 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 368 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tonel: |
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| Closest city location | Sagres (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Lagos (Portugal) | 17 mi |
| Third closest city location | Alvor (Portugal) | 22 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Aljezur (Portugal) | 23 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Portimao (Portugal) | 24 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Tonel is Faro Airport (FAO) in Acores, which is 88 km (55 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Tonel is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, 198 km (123 miles) away.
