Intermediate Surf Spots in Portugal
9 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in Portugal: Ribeira d'Ilhas, Carcavelos, Arrifana, Praia do Tonel, Santa Bárbara, Espinho, Praia do Amado and Consolação and 1 more.
Last updated · Counted from the surf breaks we map — each break's own season, level and wave type
- Beach breaks
- 6
- Reef breaks
- 2
- Point breaks
- 1
The intermediate breaks
Best months are filled in where the break states a season. Open a break for its map, photos and the property nearest the lineup.
- Ribeira d'Ilhas
- Wave
- Point break · Right-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to April (autumn and winter)
- Tide
- All tides; best on a pushing tide
- Watch out
- Rocks and strong currents run around the point, so plan your entry and exit carefully.
- Carcavelos
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to April (autumn and winter)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Arrifana
- Wave
- Beach break · Right-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to April (autumn and winter)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Praia do Tonel
Sagres
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to April (autumn and winter)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Santa Bárbara
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to April (autumn and winter)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Espinho
- Wave
- Beach break · Right-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to April (autumn and winter)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Praia do Amado
- Wave
- Beach break · A-frame peaks (lefts and rights)
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to April (autumn and winter)
- Tide
- All tides; sandbar-dependent
- Watch out
- Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
- Consolação
Consolação, Peniche
- Wave
- Reef and beach break · Left and right
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to April (autumn and winter)
- Swell
- SW-W–NW
- Tide
- Varies by peak; the reefs prefer mid tide
- Watch out
- Shallow rock on the southern reefs — booties help. Softer sand-bottom waves at the northern end.
- Lagide
Baleal, Peniche
- Wave
- Reef break · Left-hand
- Level
- Intermediate
- Season
- September to April (autumn and winter)
- Tide
- Best from mid to high tide
- Watch out
- Flat reef — take care at low tide.
Other levels in Portugal
Frequently asked questions
Where can intermediate surfers surf in Portugal?
9 surf breaks we map are rated for intermediate surfers in Portugal: Ribeira d'Ilhas, Carcavelos, Arrifana, Praia do Tonel, Santa Bárbara, Espinho, Praia do Amado and Consolação and 1 more.
When is the best time for intermediate surfers to surf Portugal?
The intermediate-rated breaks we map in Portugal are mostly at their best in September to April.
What kind of waves are the intermediate surf spots in Portugal?
Of the 9 intermediate breaks we map in Portugal, 6 are beach breaks, 2 are reef breaks and 1 is a point break.