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Norte · 40°52′N 8°40′W

Furadouro

Furadouro
Photo: Vitor Oliveira · CC BY-SA 2.0

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

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Furadouro
Beach break · Furadouro

Furadouro

A quiet dune-backed beach near Ovar, exposed and consistent, one of the more reliable beach breaks on the northern coast. Uncrowded, with peaks along its length.

IntermediatesAutumn to spring

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How to avoid the crowds surfing in Portugal

The Portuguese coast is busy in the obvious places at the obvious times. Change one of three things -- when, where, or what time of day -- and it thins out fast.

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Surf schools, camps & board rental in Furadouro
Furadouro Surf Camp
Surf camp · Furadouro

Furadouro Surf Camp

A surf camp and school on the dune-backed beach at Furadouro near Ovar, one of the more consistent and uncrowded beach breaks on the northern coast.

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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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Porto
Norte

Porto

Portugal's second city has no wave of its own, but Matosinhos is 15 minutes out on the metro and the beach breaks of Espinho and Furadouro a short train south. The base for surfing the Norte coast.

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Matosinhos
Norte

Matosinhos

Porto's home beach, a metro ride from the city, with a long sandy stretch and a busy scene of schools between the two harbour walls.

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Common questions

What are the surf spots in Furadouro?
Furadouro has one spot guide here: Furadouro.
Is Furadouro good for beginners?
Not really — the spots listed here suit intermediate surfers and above.
Is there a surf school in Furadouro?
Yes — one is listed for Furadouro.