Norte · 41°11′N 8°42′W
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.
Spots here
Leca da Palmeira
A beach break just north of Leixões harbour, beside Álvaro Siza's famous tidal pools. Exposed to every west swell, with barrels on offshore mornings and a hard paddle when it is big.
IntermediatesAutumn and winter; comes alive in winter storms
Matosinhos
Porto's home beach, a metro ride from the city, with a long sandy stretch between two harbour walls and a busy scene of surf schools. Sheltered and forgiving at the south end.
BeginnersYear-round; autumn and spring the pick, winter cold and biggerSchools & rentals here
Surf schools, camps & board rental in MatosinhosEvents here
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Nearby
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.
Surf
Espinho
A town built right on the sand south of Porto, with groynes that shape the banks and a serious longboard and shortboard heritage.
Surf
Póvoa de Varzim
A seaside city north of Porto with 12 km of beaches divided by rocks. Salgueira and Aguçadoura are the ones surfers use.
SurfCommon questions
- What are the surf spots in Matosinhos?
- Matosinhos has 2 spot guides here: Leca da Palmeira, Matosinhos.
- Is Matosinhos good for beginners?
- Yes — Matosinhos is rated beginner-friendly.
- Is there a surf school in Matosinhos?
- Yes — one is listed for Matosinhos.