The surf, kite and windsurf scene on the coast of Portugal
Surf schools, spot guides and the scene events, region by region.
On the scene
EventsFilm nights, meetups and the pro contests.
23 Jul – 31 OctInternational Ocean Film Tour
A travelling programme of ocean and surf documentaries, shown in the original language with Portuguese subtitles.
Cinema São Jorge, Lisbon (and other cities)
16–25 OctMEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal
The MEO Rip Curl Pro Portugal is Event 10 of the 2026 WSL Championship Tour, held at Supertubos in Peniche from 16 to 25 October.
Praia de Supertubos
18 OctInternational Ocean Film Tour: Setúbal
The International Ocean Film Tour brings its 12th edition to Setúbal for one evening: five ocean and surf documentaries, around 150 minutes, shown in the original language with Portuguese subtitles.
Cinema Charlot
1 Nov – 31 MarTUDOR Nazaré Big Wave Challenge
A one-day tow-in team contest at Praia do Norte, called by the WSL with 24 to 48 hours notice when the forecast tops roughly 40 feet of face and the wind lines up.
Praia do Norte
6–8 NovBom Petisco Peniche Pro
The closing stage of the Liga MEO Surf, Portugal's national First Division circuit, held at Supertubos.
Supertubos
15–16 NovNational Longboard Circuit: S. Pedro do Estoril
The closing stage of the national longboard circuit, at the reef of São Pedro do Estoril on the Cascais train line, a wave that holds shape for the noseriding the longboard divisions are judged on.
S. Pedro do Estoril, CascaisPlan a surf trip
When to surfPick a region, month and level. Get spots, schools, stays and what's on.
Spot guides
Guides
Aguçadoura
A sand-bottom beach break north of Póvoa de Varzim with lefts and rights for every level. Regular surf, moderate crowds, and a working village behind the dunes.
All levelsAutumn to spring
Almograve
A cluster of cliff-backed beaches down a quiet road south of Vila Nova de Milfontes. Powerful and exposed swell magnets, for confident surfers only once there is size.
Advanced surfersSpring and autumn; winter is big and cold
Alvor
A fishing village on an estuary in the central Algarve, with a wide ocean beach break on one side and a tidal lagoon used for kite and wing on the other. Gentle and quiet, good for first steps in either.
BeginnersAutumn to spring for surf; summer thermal wind for the estuarySchools & Rentals
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RentySurfy
A booking platform for surf, kite and windsurf gear rental and lessons along the Portuguese coast, aggregating local shops and schools in one place.
Surf
Surf It Easy
A coaching-focused surf school in Baleal that pairs water sessions with surfskate training and video analysis, for beginners through to advanced surfers working on technique.
Surf
The Surf Academy
A small school on Praia da Areia Branca run by a coach born and raised there, with group, private and advanced-coaching tracks and everything included.
SurfFrom EUR 35 / group classChoose a region
Regions
Norte
The coast either side of Porto, from Matosinhos down to Furadouro.
SurfKitesurfWindsurf
Centro
The middle of the coast, from Praia de Mira through Figueira da Foz to São Pedro de Moel.
SurfWindsurf
Silver Coast
The stretch of Atlantic coast north of Lisbon, from Ericeira up through Peniche to Nazaré.
SurfWindsurf
Lisbon and Cascais
If you are searching for surf near Lisbon, this is it.
SurfKitesurfWindsurf
Costa Vicentina
The wild southwest, from Vila Nova de Milfontes down to Odeceixe, inside a natural park with almost nothing built on it.
Surf
Algarve
Portugal's south coast trades the Atlantic's raw power for sheltered bays, warmer water and long light-wind days.
SurfKitesurfWindsurf
Madeira
A volcanic island roughly 500 kilometres out in the Atlantic, with no continental shelf to slow the swell.
Surf
Azores
Nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic, with São Miguel the main surf island.
SurfNeed a board?
Rent a surfboard and wetsuit from local shops along the coast through RentySurfy.