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Portugal: a surf gem in Europe
Portugal is any surfer’s paradise in Europe, with more than 700 kilometers of coastline. In Portugal you’ll find a plethora of beaches, with both sand and rock bottoms that provide waves of all shapes, directions and sizes – perfect for surfers of every level. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a beginner that is starting on this sport, in Portugal you will can be sure you will find your wave and your spot.
+700 km of coastline
Surf and waves all year
Spots for all levels
Portugal has almost constant north and northeast winds, so the waves here are really world-class and consistent all year round. In fact, the Portuguese coast has good waves practically every day of the year, both in winter and in summer, making it a surfer’s dream destination.
Some of the spots in Portugal are home to WSL world championship events where the world’s best surfers come together to show off their skills. Meanwhile, the Big Wave Tour takes place in Nazaré, featuring some of the most impressive waves in the world.
If you’re a surfing enthusiast, Portugal is a must-visit destination that won’t disappoint you.
Latest surf spots added to our directory
The coastline of Portugal has a spot every few kilometers (or even meters sometimes). We are adding all of them in our surf directory so you can check by yourself where to surf depending on your level, your tolerance to crowds, the region and many more factors.
Here you have the 6 spots latest added into our directory.
Region: Ericeira
Region: Ericeira
Region: Peniche
Region: Peniche
Region: Peniche
Most renowned surf towns 🌊
With all the west and south borders of the country being dipped in the Atlantic ocean, Portugal has sure many renowned surf towns.
The most famous surf villages and cities are the following.
Ericeira
Ericeira became a World Surf Reserve in 2011 and since then its a renowned surf destination. Since 2020 and 2021 boomed as a surf and digital nomad destination, competing with fame with top notch surf paradises from all over the world.
Peniche
Peniche is a mandatory stop for any avid surfer visiting Portugal. Here there are some of the most consistent spots, some of them holding WSL competitions. Peniche area has a wide variety of orientations and surf spots for all surfing levels.
Sagres
Sagres, Algarve and the west coast from Alentejo, feature some of the most known surf spots in Portugal and Europe.
Porto
Less busy compared to south of the country, the region around Porto sure has some good and proper surf to offer.
Lisbon
The capital of Portugal has some surf spots less than 30 min away from the center and reachable by public transport.
Our surfing Blog
News about surfing in Portugal, competitions, forecasts, featured posts and articles, tips to enjoy the country and much more. Our latest posts are the following.
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Understanding the measures of surf boards
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The 3 types of surf breaks
When you watch a wave peel perfectly down the line or explode in a foamy chaos, what you’re seeing isn’t
How to Choose the Right Surf Spot for Your Skill Level
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Nazaré: the BIGGEST wave in the world
Nazaré has become to be the most famous spot in the world when it comes to giant waves. The biggest wave ever surfer by a person has been surfed in Nazaré. Available just to pro-surfers, Nazaré awakes only during specific weather and ocean conditions, normally in fall and winter.
