Is Peniche good for surfing?

Is Peniche good for surfing?

Most surf spots in Peniche break over sand. Therefore, Peniche is a great destination to learn to surf and to improve your skills. This is especially true during summer, when the waves are smaller. The soft beach breaks between Peniche and the Baleal Peninsula are a beginner surfer’s paradise.

Is there good surf in Porto?

That swell-bashed region means that Porto surf spots unfold to the north and south of the city. There’s a good variety too. They go from the sand-bottomed bays of Azurara to the speedy tubes of Espinho and beyond. The result is that Porto is home to some of the best surfing in Portugal for beginners and casual riders.

Can you surf in South Portugal?

Portugal’s south western facing coastline is perfect for exploring and there are great waves for surfers of all abilities.

Where can I surf Peniche?

The beaches of Peniche

• Almagreira. Beach break with good left and right peaks.
• Belgas. Long beach break with right and left hand peaks.
• Consolação. Right long wave that breaks on a bench stone.
• Lagide. Reef with long lefts.
• Molhe Leste. Right-hand point break on sandy bottom, forming by the East pear.
• Porto Batel.
• Praia Norte.

Do you need a wetsuit to surf in Portugal?

Wetsuit requirements The water in Portugal stays pretty cold all year round. This means that you’ll need a wetsuit even in summer. In summer, on the central and northern coast, water temperatures reach a maximum of 18-22°C (65-71°F). You’ll need a 2mm long-sleeve shorty or a 3/2mm wetsuit is it’s windy.

Can a beginner surf in Nazare?

Just a mention of Nazare surf is enough to strike fear into the hearts of even the most seasoned riders. But this big-wave mecca isn’t always mighty. It’s still not the place for a beginner’s trip, though.

Can you surf Nazaré in summer?

Nazare beach surfing can be tame in the summer months. There are a few wedges and some good peaks for the more expert riders to get stuck into when the Norte isn’t working. What’s more, the whole town oozes traditional charm and atmosphere – it’s just a nice place to be!

Where is the best place to surf in Peniche?

Almagreira in Peniche is a beach break that has pretty consitent surf and can work at any time of the year. Offshore winds are from the south. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south. Sometimes crowded.

When is the best time of year to surf Almagreira?

The best time of year for surfing Almagreira with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter and most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 3% of the time in December while 0% of the time it tends to be blown out.

What is included in the Peniche surf package?

This includes daily surf lessons, shared or private accommodation, surfboard and wetsuit hire, unlimited yoga, and a daily breakfast buffet. This laid-back surf house is located a short walk from the surf spots of Baleal and a 10-minute drive from the centre of Peniche.

What is the nearest airport to Almagreira?

The nearest passenger airport to Almagreira is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, which is 68 km (42 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Almagreira is Porto Airport (OPO) in Acores, 215 km (134 miles) away.