Silver Coast · 39°26′N 9°13′W
Foz do Arelho
Where the Óbidos lagoon meets the sea, giving an open ocean beach break plus a flat lagoon for wind sports.
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Surf schools, camps & board rental in Foz do Arelho
FozCamp Surf School
A family surf school at Foz do Arelho teaching from age four, with ocean surf lessons on the beach and kite lessons on the flat Óbidos lagoon behind it.
SurfPassaro Kitesurf & Wingfoil School
A kitesurf and wing foil school on the Óbidos lagoon at Foz do Arelho, the shallow, flat, steady-wind water that is Portugal's main learn-to-kite spot.
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Nearby
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.
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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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Peniche
A working fishing peninsula that catches swell from almost any direction, home to the beach break at Supertubos.
SurfWindsurfCommon questions
- What are the surf spots in Foz do Arelho?
- Foz do Arelho has one spot guide here: Foz do Arelho.
- Is Foz do Arelho good for beginners?
- Yes — Foz do Arelho is rated beginner-friendly.
- Is there a surf school in Foz do Arelho?
- Yes — 2 are listed for Foz do Arelho.