🇵🇹 Portugal

Algarve diving and surf, Nazaré big-wave surf, Azores liveaboards, Madeira freediving, Guincho kite.

📖 10 Best Diving Spots in Portugal

58spots listed

2Diving

3Kitesurfing

53Surfing

12best months

Activity All Dive Kite Surf Freedive

Difficulty Beginner Intermediate Advanced

Best month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Tags Solo-friendly Family-friendly Beginner-friendly Quiet Macro hotspot

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Aguçadoura

Aguçadoura is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent Atlantic swells and a welcoming local community.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Aver-o-mar

Aver-o-mar is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent waves and local community support.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Costa da Caparica — Praia do Tarquínio

Beginner-friendly beach break on Portugal's Costa da Caparica with reliable shallow waves and sandy bottom.

Beginner 0–4m Jun·Jul·Aug+

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Figueira da Foz — Cabedelo

Cabedelo is a consistent intermediate beach break near Figueira da Foz with easy access and waves all year. Perfect for progressing surfers seeking reliable Portuguese Atlantic swell.

Intermediate 0–4m Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Aguçadoura

Aguçadoura is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent Atlantic swells and a welcoming local community.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Aver-o-mar

Aver-o-mar is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent waves and local community support.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Azurara

Azurara is a year-round Portuguese surf spot with consistent waves and easy access from the northern coast.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Baleal Surfers Point

Baleal Surfers Point is a year-round Portuguese break on Baleal Island, protected within the Peniche/Santa Cruz marine area.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia da Bordeira

Praia da Bordeira is a year-round Portuguese surf destination within the protected Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina natural park, offering consistent Atlantic swells.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia da Consolação

Praia da Consolação is a year-round Portuguese surf spot near Peniche, protected within a marine conservation area with active local community.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia da Salema

Praia da Salema is a year-round Portuguese surf destination within the protected Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina park.

Beginner

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Praia de Carcavelos

Carcavelos is a year-round Portuguese beach break with consistent swell and easy access near Lisbon.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia de Moledo

Praia de Moledo is a year-round Portuguese surf break within a protected estuary zone, offering consistent waves in a natural reserve setting.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia do Aterro

Praia do Aterro is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent waves and easy beach access.

Beginner

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Praia do Baleal

Praia do Baleal is a year-round Portuguese surf break near Peniche with consistent waves and easy beach access. Protected within a marine area, it offers reliable conditions for surfers of all levels.

Beginner

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Praia do Baleal Campismo

Praia do Baleal Campismo is a year-round Portuguese surf break near Peniche with consistent waves and protected marine status.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia do Beliche

Praia do Beliche is a year-round Portuguese surf break protected within the Sudoeste Alentejano e Costa Vicentina natural park, offering consistent Atlantic swells.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia do Cavalinho

Praia do Cavalinho is a year-round Portuguese surf spot near Ericeira with consistent waves and a relaxed beach vibe.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia do Guincho

Powerful Atlantic beach break near Lisbon. Year-round waves for advanced surfers seeking consistent swell and exposed coastline.

Advanced 0–5m Sep·Oct·Nov+

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Praia do Guincho (Kite)

Intermediate kite spot on Portugal's coast with consistent wind and shallow, forgiving waters year-round.

Intermediate 0–4m Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Praia do Molhe Leste

Praia do Molhe Leste is a year-round Portuguese surf spot with consistent waves and active community documentation.

Beginner

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Praia do Norte

Praia do Norte is a year-round Portuguese surf destination with consistent swell and documented local marine activity.

Beginner

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Praia do Tonel

Praia do Tonel is a year-round Portuguese surf break near the historic Sagres fortress, protected within a pristine natural park.

Beginner

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Praia do Zavial

Praia do Zavial is a year-round Portuguese surf break protected within a natural park, offering consistent Atlantic swells and coastal wilderness.

Intermediate Sep·Oct·Nov+

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Praia dos Coxos

Praia dos Coxos is a year-round Portuguese surf spot with consistent waves and a laid-back beach vibe.

Beginner

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Sagres — Tonel

Tonel is a powerful Portuguese reef break near Sagres with fast barrels and consistent swell. Best for intermediate surfers seeking Atlantic power year-round.

Intermediate 0–4m Sep·Oct·Nov+

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Sport de Surf

Sport de Surf is a year-round Portuguese break near Peniche with consistent Atlantic swell and a growing community of local surfers.

Beginner

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Spot Mama Prada

Spot Mama Prada is a year-round kite destination in Portugal's Ria de Aveiro lagoon, offering consistent wind and protected waters.

Intermediate Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Spot Surf

Spot Surf is a year-round Portuguese break in the Peniche/Santa Cruz MPA with consistent conditions and an active local community.

Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Spot de Surf Cantinho da Bahía

Year-round Atlantic beach break on Baleal Island near Peniche. Protected marine area with consistent swell and sandy bottom.

Intermediate

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Spot de Surf Lagido

Spot de Surf Lagido is a year-round Portuguese break near Peniche with consistent waves and easy access from the mainland.

Beginner Jan·Feb·Mar+

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Spot de Surf Rei Cortiço

Rei Cortiço is a Portugal surf spot with year-round potential and active community documentation. Twelve species observations and three community videos provide local insight.

Beginner