Surf Spots

Find the perfect surf spots for your surf level

This surf spot selector will help you find the best waves for your surf ability in Ericeira and surroundings. You can find detailed information, videos, webcams and surf forecasts of more than 65 surf spots in the area. Simply filter the spots on the basic requirements such as surf level, direction of the wave, bottom type and location and select the surf spots that are matching your needs.

Make sure you are aware of your own surf level before using this surf spot selector. Don’t go to surf spots that exceed your level of surfing! If you have never surfed before, you should take surf lessons, at least until you are able to control your board in the line-up. This will save you a lot of frustration and get you started the good way. And before paddling out to the line-up, get to know the surf etiquette.

Since surfing is getting extremely popular, line-ups are getting more crowded and dangerous. As tourist, make sure you respect the locals at any time. Don’t go straight to the peak if you just entered the water. Start on the shoulder and work your way up if the locals allow you. Surf spots that have a high rating for localism, should be taken extra care of. Sometimes it’s better to watch from the side-line when the locals are ripping.

Praia de Valmitão

Rated 3 out of 5

37 km from Ericeira Surf House

Praia de Valmitão is a 1.5 km long beach that is located in between the more famous surf spots Santa Cruz and Areia Branca. The south end of the beach is also known as Praia das Conchas.

Peniche – Papôa

Rated 3 out of 5

60 km from Ericeira Surf House

With smaller swells, Papôa is a fun reef break where you find quite mellow lefts and rights. It is also suitable for less experienced surfers with a clear channel that makes paddling out easy.

Pico da Mota

Rated 3 out of 5

60 km from Ericeira Surf House

The beautiful coast line north of Lagide (Baleal) offers multiple fun beach breaks without the crowds. Praia do Pico da Mota is one of the most consistent peaks with fast and fun waves going both left and right.

Almagreira

Rated 3 out of 5

60 km from Ericeira Surf House

Praia da Almagreira is a great place to surf if you want to escape the crowds of Peniche. It's located 2 km north of Baleal and the surf spots Prainha and Lagide. This isolated, pristine beach offers fun and consistent waves for most levels of surfers.

Peniche – Prainha

Rated 3 out of 5

60 km from Ericeira Surf House

The beach north of Baleal is called Praia do Baleal Norte. Here you have two breaks: Prainha and Lagide. Prainha is located on the south end of this bay and it is a nice and easy beach break, perfect for beginners.

Peniche – Baleal Sul

Rated 3 out of 5

60 km from Ericeira Surf House

The beach in between Baleal and Peniche is called Praia do Baleal Sul. On this 4-kilometer-long beach you find multiple peaks for all surf levels. The surf spots on the south side of the beach (so closest to the town of Peniche) are called Gambôa and Cerro.

Peniche – Molho Leste

Rated 4 out of 5

58 km from Ericeira Surf House

Just south of Peniche, but north of the famous surf spot Supertubos, is another quality wave called Molho Leste. This is a powerful right point break that can offer great barrels. It breaks off a jetty and is sheltered from the northern winds and swell.

Peniche – Supertubos

Rated 4 out of 5

58 km from Ericeira Surf House

Supertubos on the south side of Peniche is together with Carcavelos the best beach break in Portugal. It's a world-class spot offering tubes of a lifetime. Long and heavy barrels are guaranteed with bigger swell from the west / southwest.

Consolação

Rated 3 out of 5

55 km from Ericeira Surf House

Consolação is situated on the south side of Supertubos beach (Peniche). It's known for its long righthander breaking over a rocky bottom. Although the wave is often quite fat, it can offer long rippable walls especially with bigger swells.

Praia da Adraga

Rated 3 out of 5

29 km from Ericeira Surf House

Praia da Adraga is located just south of the famous Praia Grande, right in the Parque Natural de Sintra. You are surrounded with natural beauty while surfing this spot. The waves are not world-class, but Praia da Adraga has a pretty consistent lefthander.