Where can you surf in Portugal?
Yosurf tracks 42 surf spots in Portugal, with a spot page for comparing waves, wind, recommended level and nearby breaks.
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🇵🇹 Portugal· 🇵🇹 Portugal
Portugal Surf Forecast
From Norte to the Algarve via Ericeira (World Surfing Reserve), Portugal aligns powerful beach breaks, reefs and big waves at Nazaré.
Autumn is the prime season. Winter brings big sessions, spring remains highly qualitative.
Tracked spots
42 spots
Data
waves, swell, wind
Forecast
7 days · hourly
Swell season by level
For the 15 spots in this region whose season we calculate, these are the months when the swell is the right size for each level, not counting wind, tide or weather: check the spot's forecast before you go.
- Beginner: April → September
- Intermediate: September → May
- Advanced: September → April
| Month | Beginner | Intermediate | Advanced |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | swell does not suit | swell suits | swell suits |
| February | swell does not suit | swell suits | swell suits |
| March | swell does not suit | swell suits | swell suits |
| April | swell suits | swell suits | swell suits |
| May | swell suits | swell suits | swell does not suit |
| June | swell suits | swell does not suit | swell does not suit |
| July | swell suits | swell does not suit | swell does not suit |
| August | swell suits | swell does not suit | swell does not suit |
| September | swell suits | swell suits | swell suits |
| October | swell does not suit | swell suits | swell suits |
| November | swell does not suit | swell suits | swell suits |
| December | swell does not suit | swell suits | swell suits |
See the details for the 15 spots
Porto
Aveiro
Coimbra
Lisboa
- Praia Grande (Sintra)Beginner: April → September · Intermediate: all year round · Advanced: September → April
- GuinchoBeginner: May → September · Intermediate: March → January · Advanced: September → May
- CarcavelosBeginner: May → September · Intermediate: all year round · Advanced: September → April · Charger: November → March
Faro
- Praia da ArrifanaIntermediate: all year round · Advanced: September → May · Charger: October → March
- Praia do AmadoBeginner: May → September · Intermediate: March → January · Advanced: September → May
- Praia do Tonel (Sagres)Beginner: May → September · Intermediate: March → January · Advanced: September → May
- Praia do BelicheBeginner: April → August · Intermediate: all year round · Advanced: September → April · Charger: November → March
- Praia do ZavialIntermediate: March → April, September → January · Advanced: October → April
Surfing Portugal today
The region's standout spots today (today's forecast score, Intermediate level).
Portugal surf spots
Porto
Aveiro
Viana do Castelo
Coimbra
Leiria
Nazaré - Praia do NorteVague la plus haute du monde (25m+). Spot de big wave réservé aux légendes.Big wave · Advanced → ChargerNazaré - Praia do SulCôté ville de Nazaré, vagues plus accessibles.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerSão Pedro de MoelPinède et plage paisible, vagues régulières.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerPeniche - SupertubosÉtape WSL CT. Vague tubante la plus puissante du Portugal.Beach break · Advanced → ChargerBaleal NorteÉcole et bonnes vagues, ambiance surf town.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerBaleal Sul (Cantinho)Plage abritée, idéale pour débuter.Beach break · All levels
Lisboa
Ericeira - Ribeira d'IlhasÉtape WSL CT. Vague de droite parfaite, World Surfing Reserve.Reef right · Intermediate → ChargerEriceira - CoxosDroite mythique, lourde et tubante. Pour confirmés.Reef right · Advanced → ChargerEriceira - CaveVague droite intense, très technique.Reef right · Advanced → ChargerEriceira - Pedra BrancaReef rocky, vagues consistantes.Reef · Intermediate → ChargerEriceira - Foz do LizandroPlage centrale d'Ericeira, école et plaisir.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerPraia Grande (Sintra)Spot mythique entre Cascais et Sintra, puissant.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerGuinchoPlage venteuse, paradis kitesurf et windsurf, vagues quand le vent baisse.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerCarcavelosPlage de référence de Lisbonne, école dense.Beach break · Intermediate → Charger
Setúbal
Beja
Faro
Praia da ArrifanaSpot iconique d'Aljezur, fonctionne avec houle NW.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerPraia do AmadoPlage longue et sauvage, école de référence.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerPraia da Bordeira (Carrapateira)Dunes immenses, vagues puissantes.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerPraia do Tonel (Sagres)Vague exposée NW de Sagres, paysage de bout du monde.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerPraia do BelicheCrique abritée, vagues plus douces.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerPraia do CastelejoCôte ouest, vagues puissantes.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerPraia do ZavialSud Algarve, vagues plus rares mais propres.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerPraia do Ancão (Quinta do Lago)Algarve oriental, plage chic et vagues douces.Beach break · All levels
Açores
Praia da Vitória (Terceira)TerceiraPlage de référence des Açores.Beach break · Intermediate → ChargerSanta Bárbara (São Miguel)São MiguelÉtape WSL aux Açores, vagues puissantes.Beach break · Advanced → ChargerPraia Formosa (Santa Maria)Santa MariaPlage sablonneuse, vagues consistantes.Beach break · Intermediate → Charger
Madère
Viana do Casteo
Viano de Castelo
Braga
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Local guides
The local brief, spot by spot, season, swell, wind, tide and the vibe.
Ericeira - Ribeira d'Ilhas
The longest right in Portugal, surfed inside an amphitheatre of cliffs.
Peniche - Supertubos
Europe's squarest barrel is waiting for you on a Portuguese sandbar.
Nazaré - Praia do Norte
The canyon that turns a swell into a mountain of water. Welcome to Nazaré.
Carcavelos
Sand barrels and history 20 min from Lisbon, feet in the sand, head in the foam.
Frequently asked about surfing Portugal
How do you pick the best Portugal surf spot today?
Start with the session score, then check wave height, swell period and wind. Light offshore or cross-offshore wind often matters more than raw wave size.
What is the best season to surf in Portugal?
Autumn is the prime season. Winter brings big sessions, spring remains highly qualitative.
Can beginners surf in Portugal?
Yes, some breaks can suit beginners when the swell stays small. Choose lifeguarded beaches, surf schools and avoid strong-current days.
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