Tonel
Algarve, Portugal37.004° -8.956°
Levels 3-5Typical size: 2–7 ft
Tonel is a sandy beach break on the Algarve coast. South coast. It suits intermediate surfers.
Surf Snapshot
Estimated seasonal guidance — not a live forecast.
Consistency this monthEstimated
Moderate
Beginner safety
Manageable
Crowd
Busy
Water quality
Clean
Typical size: Waist-to-double overhead (2-7 ft)Spring suit
Recommended boardsMidShortboardFish
Year-round consistency
Jun: Moderate consistencyTap a month
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Rated for Levels 3-5 · Best at Level 4.
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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