Beach break · Lisboa · Beginner → Advanced
Forecast for Tuesday 1 September
Intermediate : The wind wrecked it. Not today.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
Windy beach, paradise for kitesurf and windsurf, waves when the wind drops. A beach break that works on NW swell — often powerful. Best surfed early morning before the afternoon wind picks up.
Autumn is the queen season. Winter brings the big sessions, spring stays very quality.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Guincho is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Guincho comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Guincho, you can also check conditions at Praia Grande, Carcavelos, Praia do Norte Caparica. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.