Lisbon

Wild, cliff-bound beach north of Cabo da Roca. Heavy, hollow waves on the right swell — best left to confident surfers.

Beach · Advanced

Big-wave reef on the Cascais coast — a long, walling right that only comes alive on solid W swells. Iconic in Portuguese bodyboarding for...

Reef · Expert

Lisbon's main city wave — a long, sandy beach break that turns on with strong W–SW swells. Reliable peaks and the easiest big-city su...

Beach · Intermediate

Short, hollow right-hand slab on the south side of Ericeira. Heavy, shallow and a bodyboard favourite for clean barrels.

Slab · Advanced

Heavy right-hand point break north of Ericeira — one of Europe's best waves when it works. Tricky entry over urchin-covered rocks and...

Point · Expert

Bowly left reef breaking opposite Ribeira d'Ilhas. Short rides but plenty of barrel opportunity — a long-time bodyboard wave.

Reef · Advanced

Slightly more sheltered southern end of the Guincho beach system. Cleaner sandbars and a more forgiving option when Guincho proper is maxed.

Beach · Intermediate

Rivermouth beach break south of Ericeira. Banks shift with the river but it produces fun, accessible waves and a friendly crowd.

Rivermouth · Beginner to intermediate

Open, exposed beach west of Cascais. Picks up almost every swell but is famously windy — best surfed at dawn before the thermal wind kick...

Beach · Intermediate

Powerful left-hand reef break in the heart of the Ericeira reserve. Hollow, fast and unforgiving at size — a benchmark wave for advanced ...

Reef · Advanced

Friendly beach break north of Sintra. Sandbars near the rivermouth produce fun peaks for intermediates.

Beach · Intermediate

Town beach at the southern end of Ericeira. Mellow beach break peaks suitable for learners and longboarders.

Beach · Beginner

Long, exposed beach below the cliffs of Sintra. Powerful peaks and a big-wave reef at the north end — a major contest venue.

Beach · Intermediate to advanced

Big-wave right-hand reef north of Ericeira, sometimes called São Lourenço. Holds double-overhead-plus swells with a long, draining wall.

Reef · Expert

Long right-hand reef/point at the heart of the Ericeira World Surfing Reserve. Forgiving wall on smaller days and a serious wave when it ...

Point · Intermediate to advanced

Long right-hand wave on the northern flank of the Ericeira reserve, set up by a slab of reef. Big-day spot only.

Point · Advanced