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Cortegaça

Cortegaça
Photo: Vitor Oliveira · CC BY-SA 2.0

A parish between Espinho and Ovar with an exposed, breakwater-backed beach break that works most of the year.

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Cortegaça
Beach break · Cortegaça

Cortegaça

An exposed beach break on the coast south of Espinho that works most of the year. Summer days of 2 to 4 ft suit learners. Bigger swells close out and get heavy.

All levelsWinter most consistent; summer easier

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Surf near Porto: Matosinhos, Espinho and the beaches either side
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Surf near Porto: Matosinhos, Espinho and the beaches either side

A north-to-south guide to the surf within reach of Porto, from the Matosinhos learner beach to the quiet banks at Furadouro, with how to get there and which wave suits which level.

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Esmoriz
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Esmoriz

A parish on the coast between Espinho and Cortegaça, with a long beach break and steadier breaks at its jetties.

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Espinho
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Espinho

A town built right on the sand south of Porto, with groynes that shape the banks and a serious longboard and shortboard heritage.

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Furadouro
Norte

Furadouro

A quiet dune-backed beach near Ovar, exposed and consistent, one of the northern coast's more reliable beach breaks.

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Common questions

What are the surf spots in Cortegaça?
Cortegaça has one spot guide here: Cortegaça.
Is Cortegaça good for beginners?
Yes — Cortegaça is rated beginner-friendly.
Is there a surf school in Cortegaça?
Not directly in Cortegaça yet — check the schools directory for the wider area.