Ponta Ruiva Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(The Algarve, Portugal)

Ponta Ruiva Surf Guide
Ponta Ruiva in The Algarve is an exposed reef break that has reasonably consistent surf. The favoured time of year for waves is autumn. The best wind direction is from the southeast. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northwest. There is no reef break. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Rarely crowded here. Take care of rocks and locals.
Ponta Ruiva Spot Info
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Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
fairly consistent | 17.0°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Ponta Ruiva:
The best conditions reported for surf at Ponta Ruiva occur when a Northwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the Southeast.
What's the best time of year to surf Ponta Ruiva (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Ponta Ruiva Location Map
Interactive Ponta Ruiva surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Ponta Ruiva is Faro Airport (FAO) in Acores, which is 89 km (55 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Ponta Ruiva is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, 191 km (119 miles) away.
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Wind State | glass | cross- off |
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Tides at Ponta Ruiva
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Swell History at Ponta Ruiva
Surf stats for Ponta Ruiva, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Ponta Ruiva
Wind stats for Ponta Ruiva, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:
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Wave Buoys Nearest To Ponta Ruiva:
- Closest Wave BuoyBóia de Sines59 mi
- Second closest Wave BuoyBóia de Faro Costeira60 mi
- Third closest Wave BuoyBóia de Leixões293 mi
- Fourth closest Wave BuoyBóia de Funchal486 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyBóia de Caniçal533 mi