Surf Spots in Portugal
193 surf breaks across 68 regions. Updated with real conditions in the SwellPilot app.
Portugal trip planning
Where to surf in Portugal, and how to pick the right coast today
A practical guide to Peniche, Ericeira, Lisbon, Nazare, Sagres, seasons, beginner options, and the forecast workflow that helps you choose the right spot.
Surf Regions
Odemira
13 spots
Leiria
12 spots
Lisboa
12 spots
Vila do Bispo
9 spots
Aljezur
9 spots
Sintra
8 spots
Peniche
8 spots
Ferrel
6 spots
Almada
6 spots
Sesimbra
6 spots
Esposende
5 spots
Setúbal
5 spots
Azores
4 spots
São Miguel
4 spots
Estoril
4 spots
Leça da Palmeira
4 spots
Ribeira Grande
3 spots
Figueira da Foz
3 spots
Viana do Castelo
3 spots
Calheta
3 spots
Póvoa de Varzim
3 spots
Raposeira
3 spots
Calheta, Madeira
3 spots
Lagos
3 spots
Ericeira
2 spots
Porto
2 spots
Cascais
2 spots
Sagres
2 spots
S. Pedro do Estoril
2 spots
Afife
2 spots
Madeira
2 spots
Sagres, Vila do Bispo
2 spots
Quiaios
2 spots
Vila Nova de Gaia
2 spots
Carcavelos
1 spot
Carrapateira
1 spot
Espinho
1 spot
Matosinhos
1 spot
Mafra
1 spot
Nazaré
1 spot
Atouguia da Baleia
1 spot
Aveiro
1 spot
São Jorge
1 spot
Fajã Grande
1 spot
Parede
1 spot
Aguçadoura
1 spot
Vila do Conde
1 spot
Sintra/Mafra
1 spot
São Vicente
1 spot
Buarcos
1 spot
Carreço
1 spot
Lavos
1 spot
Fajãzinha
1 spot
Ponta do Sol
1 spot
Porto Formoso
1 spot
Estela
1 spot
Aver-o-Mar
1 spot
Castelo do Neiva
1 spot
Marinhas
1 spot
Mindelo
1 spot
Braga
1 spot
Arcozelo
1 spot
Lajes das Flores
1 spot
Vila Praia de Âncora
1 spot
Oeiras
1 spot
Ribeira Quente
1 spot
Santa Maria
1 spot
Ponta Delgada
1 spot
Featured Breaks
Carcavelos
Carcavelos
Consistent city beach, multiple peaks, can barrel.
Coxos
Ericeira
World-famous right reef. Heavy, powerful, sharp rocks. Best on mid tide.
Amado
Carrapateira
Very popular, surf schools, consistent peaks.
Areais de Santa Bárbara
Ribeira Grande
Long sandy beach, consistent peaks, main surf spot of the island.
Cabedelo
Figueira da Foz
Long, powerful waves; holds big swells; famed lefts.
Cabedelo
Viana do Castelo
Most popular beach in Viana, consistent waves, multiple peaks.
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