Centro · 40°09′N 8°52′W
Figueira da Foz
Home of Cabedelo, a long powerful left off the river jetty that has held WSL events, plus wide beach break along Buarcos bay.
Spots here
Buarcos
The sheltered north end of Figueira da Foz bay, in the fishing quarter of Buarcos, tucked under the Cabo Mondego headland. Gentler and far more forgiving than the powerful Cabedelo left at the river end of the same bay.
All levelsAutumn to spring; a dependable option when Cabedelo is too big
Cabedelo
A long, powerful left that breaks off the training wall at the mouth of the Mondego river in Figueira da Foz. On the right sandbank it is one of the best lefts in the country and has held WSL and national events.
Advanced surfersAutumn to springSchools & rentals here
Surf schools, camps & board rental in Figueira da FozDude Surf School
A surf school on Praia do Cabedelo in Figueira da Foz, with Portuguese Surf Federation coaches and a maximum of five students per instructor.
SurfSurfing Figueira
A surf school and shop on Praia do Cabedelo in Figueira da Foz, open year-round, with drop-in, private and group lessons and rental of boards, SUPs and wetsuits.
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Nearby
Praia de Mira
A long, straight, dune-backed beach between Aveiro and Figueira, exposed and uncrowded, shifting peaks along its length.
Surf
São Pedro de Moel
A small resort tucked in the pine forest of Marinha Grande, with a sheltered cove beach and reefs on either side.
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Barra
The beach where the Ria de Aveiro meets the Atlantic, by the long breakwater at the port entrance and the Barra lighthouse.
SurfCommon questions
- What are the surf spots in Figueira da Foz?
- Figueira da Foz has 2 spot guides here: Buarcos, Cabedelo.
- Is Figueira da Foz good for beginners?
- Yes — Buarcos is rated beginner-friendly.
- Is there a surf school in Figueira da Foz?
- Yes — 2 are listed for Figueira da Foz.