Sagres in December
December is a good month for surfing at Sagres (best: January–March).
Plan your trip to SagresEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.6 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 17°C by day, 12°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 9 rainy days
SagresAlgarve, PortugalBeginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PRM 36 kmWave height per month (m, average daily max)
Water temperature per month (°C)
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
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Fuerteventura – Flag BeachSpain · 1028 km away · water 21°C2.2 m waves2
Fuerteventura – El CotilloSpain · 1040 km away · water 21°C2.2 m waves3
TaghazoutMorocco · 722 km away · water 18°C2.3 m waves4Taghazout – Anchor PointMorocco · 722 km away · water 18°C2.3 m waves5
ImsouaneMorocco · 690 km away · water 18°C2.4 m waves6
SafiMorocco · 522 km away · water 18°C2.4 m wavesWithin 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →Schools and camps near Sagres
- International Surf School 0.7 km
- Algarve Surf School 0.8 km
- Freeride Surf Center 1.5 km
- Sagres Natura Surf Camp & Hostel 1.3 km
- Aldeia Caiçara Surf House 1.5 km
- Pure Surf Lodge 7.9 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Sagres?
December is a good month for surfing at Sagres (best: January–March). Waves 2.6 m, water 17°C (4/3 wetsuit), air 17°C.
How warm is the water at Sagres in December?
About 17°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Sagres in December?
About 2.6 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sagres in December?
Around 17°C by day and 12°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Fuerteventura – Flag Beach (2.2 m waves), Fuerteventura – El Cotillo (2.2 m waves) & Taghazout (2.3 m waves).