Go to the Fort at Sagres and Tonel is the bay directly below the fort to the west at the bottom of the high, sheer cliffs. Not sure how to get closer than that.
This spot may be fickle. I have only been there once and surfed there once but it was 4-6ft, light off-shore, sunny and perfect. The waves were low-tide pitching hollow peaks, mental to say the least.
Overview
Atmosphere
The west side of the Algarve is great. Not too buisy with great waves. Tonel was perfect when I was there in December, not too cold but not hot. Waves were consistant, just needed more off-shore winds. Gets big on the west coast just like most of Portugal. When this happens drive to a south coast break (literally a few minutes around the corner from Tonel).
General
The old Fort looks a bit daunting from the line up at Tonel.
tonel accident
first the papers said it were surfing kids in trouble, and their parents tried to save them; now I read that the kids werde playing on a rock by the water´s edge and were flushed down and dragged out by a rip current; does anybody know?
comment by Anonymous, 2007-10-23 12:09:18
Matt
Sad to hear of the accident, what were the conditions like on this day?
comment by siilvii@gmail.com, 2007-03-07 16:16:04
is there any way of u sagres surfers to get into a touch with me? im planning to move to portugal and i like your spot. i need info on renting an appartment and in general life there.thanx!
comment by Anonymous, 2007-10-25 18:42:10