Login
|
Register
Home
Learn to Surf
Preparation
Catching Waves
Surf Training
Waves
Shop
Men's
Women's
Surfboards
Wetsuits
Gear
Bodyboarding
Surf Forum
Surf Map
Africa
Asia
Australasia Pacific
Central America
Europe
North America
South America
Features
News
How-To's
Surf Talk
Surfing Vacations
Surfing Games
Gear Guide
Photos
Video
World Map
»
Europe
»
Portugal
Portugal
Region General Details
Region name
Add surfspots to this region
Information about this area
General information about this area
Surf Portugal - Quick Facts LOCATION: Europe POPULATION: 10700000 NATIONALITY: Portuguese LANGUAGE: Portuguese CURRENCY: Euro Portugal is situated in southwestern Europe, on the Iberian Peninsula, and is the westernmost country of mainland Europe. Portugal is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west and south and by Spain to the north and east. The Atlantic archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira are also part of Portugal. Portugal has a mediterranean climate and is one of the warmest country in Europe.
Information about surfing in this area
add relevant information about the surf, conditions, temperatures, classic spots etc.
Portugal Surf Spot Map Portugal has a very mild climate with solid surf often with offshore morning breezes are extremely common, making it a popular surfing destination for surfers from inside and outside Europe . Portugal has a huge variety of waves and swell size and as a result makes an ideal surfing location for surfers of every ability. It is a good place to learn to surf with lots of places offering surf lessons and packages. (You can also learn to surf with us) Situated west of Spain, Portugal picks up north, west and south swells, making surf conditions very consistent. During winter the swell size is around the 6ft mark but can get to 15ft or more, making it a spot for those looking for challenging surf. There is surf throughout the summer months and you can expect waves of 3-5ft. There are many different waves and surf over the whole coast so a bit of research before you go is a good idea, just browse the surf map above and explore the coast. The area around Peniche is ideal as the peninsular gives the opportunity to make the best of the weather conditions. A couple of waves to check out while you are surfing in Portugal are Pedra Blanca, Supertubos and Coxos . Surfing Portugal - The Good Gets Heaps of Swell Uncrowded Waves Quality Beach and Reef Breaks Surf Portugal - The Bad and the Ugly Cold Water Summer Onshores Portugal Surfing Conditions Portugal Swell Size and Portugal Water Temperature If you have information on surfing in Portugal we would like to know. Tell us how good or bad your surfing vacation was by posting your trip details on our surf forum . Click the link for some background (non surfing related) information on Portugal Typical Portuguese Surf: Photo Credit:© ASP / CESTARI
Equipment Required
give details of the surf gear that is needed for this region, include boards, wetsuits etc.
Add a Comment:
only if you are a bot
Follow Us
© 2003-2013
Surfing-Waves.com.
All rights reserved.