Ponta Ruiva
Sagres · Algarve, Portugal · Point break
Local time — · Sunrise 07:14 · Sunset 17:28
Reading the ocean.
SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for Ponta Ruiva.
Spot intelligence.
A remote west-coast point where access, exit and changing wind deserve the same attention as the wave forecast.
Profile source · Visit Portugal surf guideProfile geometry
Swell axis NW · 305°
Offshore wind from SE · Advanced profile
Wave
Long, exposed right-hand point
Rock and sand
Swell window
NW
0.8–2.5 m offshore ranking band
Clean wind
E–SE offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Low to mid · rising
Qualitative timing guidance
Field guide
Read the break.
Character · setup · local read
Field guide
Read the break.
Character
01Ponta Ruiva is defined by long, exposed right-hand point over rock and sand. The shape can change with swell angle, period and the active section, so the live score should always be paired with a visual check from shore.
Best setup
02NW swell, e–se offshore and low to mid · rising form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 0.8–2.5 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.
Lineup read
03This is an advanced profile: positioning, entry and exit should be assessed before committing. Pay particular attention to remote access, rock entry and exit, strong current. Local signs and advice always take priority.
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Optional community layerRecent surfer reportsVoluntary and potentially incomplete. Not used for the forecast or Surf Score.
The break
Point break
Advanced. Works best with NW swell.
Timing
E–SE offshore
Low to mid · rising. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.
Data note
Model data unavailable
SWELLRADAR withholds numerical conditions, scores and surf windows until a quality-checked marine forecast is available.