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The Bunker

3.9 — based on 22 community signals
4.3 12 especies 39 colaboradores

The Bunker is a year-round Portuguese surf spot with growing community interest and 12 recorded species observations.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendly

De un vistazo

Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner
Mejores meses
Todo el año

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
4.1 kn
Olas
2.1 m
Agua
15.6°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: N (46%)
Now: N (8°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 2.69m

Próxima: Baja a las 02:00 (-0.78m)

+1.0 m0 m-1.7 m
▼ 02:00 · -0.78m ▲ 08:00 · +0.12m ▼ 15:00 · -0.76m ▲ 21:00 · -0.1m
Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24Vie 25
UV6.4 · high Aire PM2.56 · good 07:22 19:39
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-19 6.5 2.14 6 0mm
09-20 6.6 1.68 6 0mm
09-21 7.5 1.26 6 0mm
09-22 5 1.22 6 0mm
09-23 9.8 1.88 6 0mm
09-24 8.5 1.74 6 0mm
09-25 10.9 2.34 6 0mm

About this spot

The Bunker sits on Portugal's coast as a accessible surf destination that draws year-round interest from the local and touring community. The spot has generated documented species observations and user-generated content, indicating consistent visits and engaged local knowledge. The area sits outside protected marine zones, making logistics straightforward for most visitors. With 12 species observations logged and three community videos available, The Bunker has a modest but active following. These records suggest reliable swell and identifiable conditions that keep surfers returning. The spot works across seasons, which is typical for Portugal's Atlantic-facing breaks. Access appears uncomplicated, and the spot benefits from Portugal's established surf infrastructure. Whether you're scouting new breaks or building a home-base session nearby, The Bunker offers a known quantity with room to explore.

📖 Guía: Los 10 Mejores Lugares de Buceo en Portugal

Mejores meses

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

Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type C/F · 230V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 510km · ~117kg · €2

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 77/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 7h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 5h este · 4 días de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to surf The Bunker?

The Bunker works year-round. Portugal's Atlantic swells remain consistent across seasons, though winter typically delivers larger, more powerful waves. Summer offers smaller, cleaner conditions ideal for honing technique.

What's the difficulty level at The Bunker?

Specific difficulty data isn't published for this spot. Check community videos and local conditions reports before paddling out. Portugal's breaks range widely, so on-site assessment is wise.

What marine life will I see?

Twelve species observations are logged for the area. Local video records and species data offer the best guide. Typical Atlantic Portugal encounters include rays, smaller sharks, and abundant fish schools in good conditions.

Do I need permits or visas to surf here?

The Bunker sits outside protected marine areas, so no special diving or marine permits apply. EU citizens need no visa for Portugal; others should check current entry requirements before traveling.

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Justdive

0.5 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +351 262 789 109
Horario: Mo-Fr 09:00-13:00,14:00-18:00

Haliotis

1.5 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: +351 262 781 160
Horario: Mo-Sa 08:00-18:00

Centro de Alto Rendimento de Peniche

1.3 km
Escuela de surf

Spot de Surf Lagido

3.3 km
Escuela de surf

Spot de Surf

4.2 km
Escuela de surf

Spot Surf

5.3 km
Escuela de surf

Recently spotted by divers

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See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Bunker - heavy slab barrels on a summer swell

Above Creators
💬 3 top comments
  • Que SPOT PERFEITO! ADORAVA DROPAR ESTAS ONDAS! QUE VAPOR QUE SAI DOS TUBOS!

    @johnpaullovetek1809 · 👍 0
  • Great as always, you never disappoint

    @sanpedroez3367 · 👍 2
  • 🤙😎

    @MachineHeadDissent · 👍 1

SURFING BIG PERFECT CAVE | VON FROTH

Nic Von Rupp
💬 3 top comments
  • IF YOU LIKE THIS VIDEO SUPPORT OUR CHANNEL AND CLICK THE SUBSCRIBE BUTTON UP THERE

    @nicvonrupp1671 · 👍 28
  • Heavy! Glad you guys all in one piece. Insane barels over dry rocks!

    @kailanijabour · 👍 23
  • Nic von Rupp is the craziest surfer in the world, the MAN is a giant and goes to everything. God bless you

    @PedroGoncalvesvaranda · 👍 0

“THE CAVE” SURFING PORTUGALS MOST NOTORIOUS SLAB DURING A LOW TIDE EURO SLAB TOUR PT 3

Nathan Florence
💬 3 top comments
  • The Cave! Soft reef deep friendly waters definitely not exposed lava rock full of sea urchin 😂😂 this wave stays empty for good reason gotta choose carefully here🎉 thanks for watching! Slab tour goes

    @NathanFlorence · 👍 94
  • When Ivan, the man of so many words, says three in a row. “Don’t do it.” You know it’s straight deadly.

    @dylanBPK · 👍 136
  • "Don't do it. I didn't " 😂 The Legen

    @simrdownmon6431 · 👍 15
wind peaks Jun-Mar-May, calmest Oct-Sep-Feb, dry Jan-Dec.

Clima mensual de 5 años

60 muestras
0 5 10 15 20 25 JFMAMJJASOND
rango p25–p75 Mediana Viento (nudos) Aire (°C)

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