When is the best time to surf Sagres?

Surf in Sagres is most reliable from April–May, September–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Sagres?

Sea temperature in Sagres averages 15°C in March and 19°C in October. That calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit at the coldest and a 3/2mm full wetsuit at the warmest.

Is Sagres good for beginners?

Yes — Sagres has beach breaks and reef breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.

Can I work remotely from Sagres with a team in another time zone?

Sagres runs on Europe/Lisbon. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 3 hours of shared workday with New York, 8 hours of shared workday with London and 7 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.

Surf Sagres, Portugal

Surf Sagres, Portugal: beach breaks and reef breaks for all levels, best surf April–May, September–November, sea 15°C–19°C.

Waves

beach breaks and reef breaks

Suits

all levels

Best surf months

April–May, September–November

Sea temperature

15–19°C

Surf season in Sagres, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	–	2.2	13 s NW	14	16	1.8
February	–	2.5	13 s NW	14	15	1.9
March	–	2.4	13 s NW	15	15	2.3
April	In season	1.9	11 s NW	16	16	2.4
May	In season	1.6	10 s NW	18	17	1.2
June	–	1.4	9 s NW	20	18	0.3
July	–	1.4	8 s NW	21	18	0.0
August	–	1.4	8 s NW	22	19	0.1
September	In season	1.5	11 s NW	21	19	0.8
October	In season	1.8	12 s NW	20	19	2.5
November	In season	2.1	12 s NW	17	18	3.4
December	–	2.3	13 s NW	15	17	2.5

Surf spots near Sagres

Working remotely from Sagres

Sagres is on Europe/Lisbon (UTC+0 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

New York3 h
San Francisconone
London8 h
Berlin7 h
Sydneynone

We only publish a town's wifi speed from measured tests, and there aren't enough here yet.

Where to stay in Sagres

We don't list stays in Sagres yet. Join the waitlist and we'll tell you when it opens, or list your property.

Planning a longer stay? Digital nomad visa options for Portugal →

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Sagres?: Surf in Sagres is most reliable from April–May, September–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Sagres?: Sea temperature in Sagres averages 15°C in March and 19°C in October. That calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit at the coldest and a 3/2mm full wetsuit at the warmest.
Is Sagres good for beginners?: Yes — Sagres has beach breaks and reef breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
Can I work remotely from Sagres with a team in another time zone?: Sagres runs on Europe/Lisbon. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 3 hours of shared workday with New York, 8 hours of shared workday with London and 7 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.

Compare every surf town in Portugal →