Tonel, Portugal is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Expert ridersMedium waves and Big waves.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Tonel, Portugal is a Medium waves and Big waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for Expert ridersMedium waves and Big waves.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
Located on the southwest tip of Portugal, here you will find Sagres and to its west side Tonel. Accessible by turning right at the first roundabout in Sagres and following the road to Cape St. Vincent.
Located on the southwest tip of Portugal, here you will find Sagres and to its west side Tonel. Accessible by turning right at the first roundabout in Sagres and following the road to Cape St. Vincent.
Season from March to September, 15° to 26° air temps. Off-season possible. 12-20°C water, (winter 5/4mm, summer 3/2mm).
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
Gusty wind at the beach, usually sideonshore.
Wind
usually
blows
from NW
on the spot.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
Season from March to September, 15° to 26° air temps. Off-season possible. 12-20°C water, (winter 5/4mm, summer 3/2mm).
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NW
.
Gusty wind at the beach, usually sideonshore.
Wind
usually
blows
from NW
on the spot.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Tonel, Portugal is a
Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Sandy beach. Short start and landing zone.
Great waves. Popular for windsurfers owing to its exposure to westerly winds, in summer it is supervised by experienced lifeguards as the currents can pose some danger to inexperienced swimmers. Rocks in the water. Strong currents, especially close to the great big rock in the middle of the beach. Many surfers. When you loose more than 300m space, you will end up at the cliffs. Waves can be up to 6m high.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Tonel, Portugal is a
Medium waves and Big waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Small size.
Sandy beach. Short start and landing zone.
Great waves. Popular for windsurfers owing to its exposure to westerly winds, in summer it is supervised by experienced lifeguards as the currents can pose some danger to inexperienced swimmers. Rocks in the water. Strong currents, especially close to the great big rock in the middle of the beach. Many surfers. When you loose more than 300m space, you will end up at the cliffs. Waves can be up to 6m high.
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Rocks
.
Need to know
Need to know
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Currents and Rocks
.
