Carcavelos Surf Spot
Portugal
Where is Carcavelos?
Carcavelos is an A-frame beach break in Portugal. Best season: September to April (autumn and winter). Level: Intermediate. GPS: 38.6790, -9.3370.
About This Break
Lisbon's home beach break, with punchy peaks a short train ride from the city centre. Carcavelos is an intermediate-level A-frame beach break in Portugal, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from September to April (autumn and winter). All tides; sandbar-dependent. Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out. International Surf Properties connects you with houses, villas and land for sale near Carcavelos and across Portugal — your gateway to life beside the wave.
Spot Characteristics
Local Knowledge
Moderate; can get busy in peak season
Rip currents form between the sandbars — always check conditions before paddling out.
