{"id":20165,"date":"2023-02-07T22:43:09","date_gmt":"2023-02-07T22:43:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/?post_type=spots&p=20165"},"modified":"2026-01-14T13:26:14","modified_gmt":"2026-01-14T13:26:14","slug":"sao-sebastiao-ericeira","status":"publish","type":"spots","link":"https:\/\/surfingportugal.net\/es\/spots\/sao-sebastiao-ericeira\/","title":{"rendered":"S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o"},"content":{"rendered":"

Right at the foot of the chapel of S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o in Ericeira lies a tiny yet beautiful beach that is renowned for two main peaks and the possibility of having surf during the whole year.<\/p>\n

This beach is a favorite amongst local surfers and bodyboarders<\/strong>, due to its powerful and hollow waves during almost every day of the year. The beach is part of the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve<\/a>, encompassing an area of 8 kilometers of coastline and offering some of the best surfing spots in Europe and in the whole world.<\/p>\n

Praia de S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o spot description<\/h3>\n

Situated on the northern side of the chapel of S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o, this small beach is a renowned surf spot. The shoreline in this part of the city of Ericeira boasts multiple peaks in mainly two spots: S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o and Matadouro<\/a>.<\/p>\n

It is a sandy rock bottom spot, what means that the waves are consistent and break always on the same spot. S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o works best during low to mid tide, but not lowest tide of the day.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The main three peaks at S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o are:<\/p>\n

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  1. Right handed<\/strong> next to the rock formation that is always exposed on the north side on the beach<\/li>\n
  2. Left handed<\/strong> in the south part of the beach, just in front of the stairs that access to the spot<\/li>\n
  3. Moita<\/strong> peak is in front of the parking, between S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o and Praia do Norte, but it is mainly a local spot<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This beach is an ideal spot for surfers of all ability levels<\/strong>, thanks to its variety of waves from small to large. It is common that sometimes surf schools choose this spot for advanced begginers to start cathing green waves or improve the surf level.<\/p>\n

    Hazards<\/h3>\n

    S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o is not an amazing wave, and sometimes it is too short, or too messy, or gives too many close-outs to offer good fun. However, it peaks up good swell and might work even if some other spots around are flat. As well, be aware of the rocks that start to appear when the tide goes down: be careful with your toes and during entries and exits.<\/p>\n

    Access to Praia de S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o<\/h3>\n

    With its close proximity to the town centre and its convenient parking lot, it is easy to access the area. Surfers can access the beach with ease by simply walking there from the center. As said before, access to S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o can be done easily through the stairs that go down to the bay.<\/p>\n

    Services at the beach<\/h3>\n

    Since it is a few minutes away from Ericeira city center, you have any services you need within minutes by foot or car. Around the chapel of S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o you have a few bars, a surf shop and during some weekends there’s a market with local products, clothes stands, food and second hand objects.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    The beach of Praia de S\u00e3o Sebasti\u00e3o takes its name from the small chapel and neighbourhood in this part of the city of Ericeira. 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