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South Portugal (sagres) windsurfing holidays, with the Portugal experts.
The Wind SagresThe “Nortada” - the Portuguese north wind gets accelerated by the surrounding landscape which allows wind speeds between 13 and 30 knots, building throughout the day, when other parts of the Algarve are calm.
The South Portugal (sagres) season at a glance
The strongest, most reliable windsurf months are highlighted below — based on our own time on the water here, not guesswork.
Why you'll love windsurfing in South Portugal (Sagres)!
The Wind Sagres
The “Nortada” - the Portuguese north wind gets accelerated by the surrounding landscape which allows wind speeds between 13 and 30 knots, building throughout the day, when other parts of the Algarve are calm. The mornings are best for beginner lessons, or surfing as the wind is light, whereas the afternoons are more suited for experienced kiters and windsurfers when the wind is much stronger.
Being a northerly wind, it blows cross offshore at Sagres, but side shore at the wave spots on the West Coast. Though offshore wind is not always ideal for learning, our partner kitesurf, windsurf, and SUP centre offers full safety boat cover, operated by trained staff members.
Speak to a Portugal expert
We've ridden every spot and stayed in every hotel we sell in Portugal. Tell us your dates and level — we'll tell you honestly whether South Portugal (sagres) is your best match.
Skill level match
How well South Portugal (sagres) suits each stage of your windsurf journey.
Learn To Windsurf 100%
Improver with lessons 100%
Independent with rental 100%
Waves 80%
Windfoil 100%
South Portugal (sagres) in pictures
Recommended hotels in South Portugal (sagres)
We've stayed in them, walked the beaches and checked the windsurf logistics — these are the ones we'd book ourselves.
From £113/night · room only
Martinhal Sagres
- Award winning luxury family resorts in Sagres
- Lots of great activities and sports for all the family
From £89/night · bed and breakfast
Memmo Baleeira Hotel
- Located within easy reach of some of the best waves in Portugal
- Surf centre on site with excellent coaches
- A fantastic four star hotel surrounded by fantastic beaches and wild nature
Want to explore the rest of Portugal?
Our top recommended hotels across Portugal — on and off the water — perfect to weave into a tailor-made tour with your South Portugal (sagres) stay.
The Beautique Hotels Figueira
Lisbon And Surrounding Region Discover this hotel →
Memmo Alfama
Lisbon And Surrounding Region Discover this hotel →
Surfers Lodge Peniche
Peniche And Obidos Discover this hotel →
Around
£500/night
The One Palacio Da Anunciada
Lisbon And Surrounding Region Discover this hotel →
Bom Sucesso Resort Obidos
Peniche And Obidos Discover this hotel →
Portobay Flores
Porto Discover this hotel →
You And The Sea Ericeira
Lisbon And Surrounding Region Discover this hotel →
Around
£300/night
Pestana Vintage Porto
Porto Discover this hotel →
Around
£360/night
The Yeatman
Porto Discover this hotel →
Palacio Do Freixo
Porto Discover this hotel →
Torel Avantgarde
Porto Discover this hotel →
Around
£95/night
Mama Shelter Lisboa
Lisbon And Surrounding Region Discover this hotel →
The Yeatman Hotel
Porto Discover this hotel →
Casa Da Companhia Hotel
Porto Discover this hotel →Windsurf, plus the Portugal you'd hate to miss
Combine your South Portugal (sagres) stay with everything else worth travelling for — every tour built around your dates, level and budget.
Talk to a Windsurf travel expert — not a call centre.
Tell us your dates, your level and what a perfect week looks like. We'll come back with a shortlist of spots with the right conditions and the right hotel — usually within one working day.
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