SPOTS
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0São João - Azarujinha
One of the few lefthanders on this part of the Portugese coastline. It`s a fairly consistent wave that can produce quality waves even on the smaller days, due to it`s protected location from onshore winds. Park your car at Praia da Poca or on the Avenida Marginal and walk southwards, where...
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0Praia Grande
One of the most renowned spots of this coastline with a local crew as heavy as it`s waves. Rumours say that the hardest charging locals of Portugal hail from this ultra-consistent playgroud. Always fun, busy and easily maxes out for the average travelling surfer. Keep a low profile!
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0Praia do Guincho
Guincho made the world aware of Portugal`s surf potential, after photos of huge surf were published in Surfer Magazine `67, September issue.
The stunning bay is located near Cabo da Roca, the most western cape of Europe, and therefore is a swell and wind magnet. Windsurfers and kitesurfers...
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0Carcavelos
Carcavelos was one of the first breaks to be surfed in Portugal and due to its proximity to the center of Lisbon, is usually very crowded. Fairly consistent surf throughout the tide and works with a wide variety of conditions. The predominant N/NE wind blows offshore here, making it a good...
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0Foz do Lizandro
A beautiful beach at the mouth of the Rio Lizandro with all facilities a spoiled surfer can dream of. When the sandbars settle correctly, this can be a classic beachbreak with a decent amount of power! A good place to launch your kite too on windy days.
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0Santa Cruz
A long stretch of virgin sand with plenty of peaks to keep the average surfer satisfied. The breaks in front of the village tend to become busy in the summer, but park your car, walk 1km north or south and you`ll find empty waves waiting for you. Santa Cruz is wind exposed which can spoil the...
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0Caxias
Caxias is the last surf spot in the Tagus Estuary and the only left hander between a wide range of rights. All the surf spots between Torre and Caxias only come alive during the winter months when the Costa do Estoril is maxing out. Torre and Caxias are also the easiest spots around here,...
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0São Pedro - Bafureira
Bafureira rubs shoulders with Bico and works in similar conditions. Being a bit faster and shorter than it`s neighbour makes this wave popular with shortboarders as well. This wave sometimes works as an A-frame but be careful of the rocks if you take off to the left.
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0Praia da Matadouro
A versatile bay with several peaks that vary in quality, shape and power. A good option to get used to surfing on reef with little or no dangerous rocks sticking out. When it`s windy it`s one of the only spots in Ericeira suitable for kite – and windsurfers too.
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0Molho Leste
Powerful right hander that breaks off a man-made jetty. When it`s on it can throw some fast, hollow rides. Sheltered from northern winds, but not from localism.
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0Praia Azul
Beautiful beach at the mouth of Rio Sizandro. Sometimes the waves here can be as stunning as the surrounding natural scenery. Always bigger than anywhere else, the sandbars of Praia Azul are a reliable option on smaller summer days. Plenty of space to launch your kite too when the Nortada starts...
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0Almagreira
Pristine beach with a desolate atmosphere, a world apart from the nearby surf epicenter. Almagreira delivers quality waves with most swells, as long as there is some south in the wind direction. Sandy bottom but careful for the odd rock on low tide. Bring some food and drinks if you plan on...
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0Gigi
Just a short walk to the North of Lagide is a beachbreak with more mellow waves and less crowds than its famous neighbour. Works with most swells, but needs some offshore wind to get the right shape. © Isa Martins /
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0Cerros
A very sheltered beachbreak and good beginners spot when Meio da Baia gets too gnarly for those first rides. A perfect option for windseekers too, with plenty of parking near the beach. © Isa Martins /
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0Praia do Castelo
Depending on the sandbars and swell direction, this long, empty beach can have both left– and right handers with minimal crowds and clean water, despite its proximity to Lisbon. A good choice to escape the crowds at nearby Costa da Caparica. ©...
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