
What wetsuit do you need in the Algarve, month by month
Sea temperature in the Algarve runs from about 16 to 22 degrees. Which suit for which month, why March is colder than January, and why the west coast is cooler
Practical guides to surfing, paddleboarding and camping in the Algarve, written from Faro by people who rent the gear out every day.

Sea temperature in the Algarve runs from about 16 to 22 degrees. Which suit for which month, why March is colder than January, and why the west coast is cooler

The Ria Formosa is flat, warm and full of birds, and it is entirely governed by the tide. Where to launch, when to go, and what to keep off.

The Algarve has two coastlines facing different directions. Which one works depends entirely on the month. A season by season guide, with wetsuit thicknesses and drive times from Faro.

Airline surfboard fees to Faro run from 35 to 70 EUR each way. Here is what each airline charges, what renting costs instead, and when bringing your own board is