Silver Coast · 39°16′N 9°20′W
Areia Branca
A compact beach town at Lourinhã, between Peniche and Santa Cruz, with a sheltered bay that works for learners and a cluster of long-established surf schools.
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A 7-day surf trip down the Silver Coast
The straightforward one-week route through the heart of Portuguese surf: Peniche and Baleal, then south to Ericeira, with Santa Cruz as the quiet card in the middle.
A long weekend surfing Ericeira
Three or four days in the World Surfing Reserve, no car needed, with a plan that scales from first lessons to the reefs.
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Surf schools, camps & board rental in Areia Branca
The Surf Academy
A small school on Praia da Areia Branca run by a coach born and raised there, with group, private and advanced-coaching tracks and everything included.
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Global Surf School & Camp
A surf school and camp established on Praia da Areia Branca in 2007, with lessons for all levels and stay-and-surf packages.
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Ripar Surf School & Camp
One of the oldest schools on Praia da Areia Branca, running surf lessons and a surf camp on the Silver Coast since 2001.
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Peniche
A working fishing peninsula that catches swell from almost any direction, home to the beach break at Supertubos.
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Ferrel
The village behind Baleal and Almagreira, with reef and beach options that pick up northwest swell.
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Baleal
A tied island just north of Peniche with a sheltered bay on one side and open beach break on the other. The area's main learner hub.
SurfCommon questions
- What are the surf spots in Areia Branca?
- Areia Branca has one spot guide here: Areia Branca.
- Is Areia Branca good for beginners?
- Yes — Areia Branca is rated beginner-friendly.
- Is there a surf school in Areia Branca?
- Yes — 3 are listed for Areia Branca.