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Esmoriz

Esmoriz
Photo: Vitor Oliveira · CC BY-SA 2.0

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

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Esmoriz
Beach break · Esmoriz

Esmoriz

A long beach with wedgy peaks over shifting sandbanks, plus steadier jetty breaks. Works on a west swell with an east wind, and is most often best in winter.

All levelsWinter most often best, December especially

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

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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Cortegaça
Norte

Cortegaça

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

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Espinho
Norte

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