Illustration — no photo of this spot yet
Tonel
Tonel is a sandy beach break on the Algarve coast. South coast. It suits intermediate surfers.
Surf outlook
We don't have a forecast outlook for Tonel yet. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on this week.
Live conditions
We don't have a current forecast for Tonel. The seasonal guidance below is based on long-run averages, not on today.
Surf Snapshot
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
When to surf Tonel, month by month
Estimated from our authored seasonality — not a live forecast.
Peak season: Jan, Feb, Oct, Nov, Dec (All-time).
| Month | Surf consistency | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| Janpeak | All-time | 4/3 fullsuit |
| Febpeak | All-time | 4/3 fullsuit |
| Mar | High | 3/2 fullsuit |
| Apr | High | 3/2 fullsuit |
| May | Moderate | Spring suit |
| Jun | Moderate | Spring suit |
| July | Inconsistent | Boardshorts |
| Aug | Inconsistent | Boardshorts |
| Sept | High | Spring suit |
| Octpeak | All-time | 3/2 fullsuit |
| Novpeak | All-time | 3/2 fullsuit |
| Decpeak | All-time | 4/3 fullsuit |
Does this wave fit your level?
Rated for Levels 3-5 · Best at Level 4.
Take the 2-minute quiz to see if Tonel fits you today.
Find my Level →Beginner notes
An intermediate step-up, not a first-timer spot — come once you can confidently catch and ride unbroken waves.
Hazards
- rip currents
Camps near Tonel
Nearby spots
The closest graded spots to Tonel, straight-line distance.
- Praia da Mareta~1 km · Levels 1-4
- Beliche~3 km · Levels 4-7
- Zavial~9 km · Levels 1-4
- Castelejo~14 km · Levels 3-5
- Cordoama~16 km · Levels 3-5
Best months to surf here
In-season months for Portugal, from our editors’ season calendar.