Best surf beaches in Portugal, 2026
25 surf beaches in Portugal that score highest on the OnlyBeaches Index for what matters to surf travellers.How we rank →
1OBI 7.5+
Baleal Beach
Peniche, Portugal
Popular beach for families and beginner surfers
2OBI 7.5+
Nazaré Beach
Nazaré, Portugal
World-renowned beach, famous for giant waves and surf competitions
3OBI 7.5+
Praia da Barra
Ílhavo, Portugal
Regional favorite near Barra lighthouse, good for surfing and sunbathing
4OBI 7.5+
Praia da Palheirão
Ovar, Portugal
Quiet sandy beach with good surf conditions
5OBI 7.5+
Praia de Afife
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Popular surf beach with beautiful landscapes
6OBI 7.5+
Praia de Apúlia
Esposende, Portugal
Long sandy beach known for dunes and sunsets
7OBI 7.5+
Praia de Belinho
Esposende, Portugal
Secluded beach with surf potential
8OBI 7.5+
Praia de Carcavelos
Cascais, Portugal
Popular long sandy beach with good surf and family facilities
Praia de Carcavelos
Lisbon, Portugal
Iconic beach for surfing and sunbathing near Lisbon
Praia de Cepães
Esposende, Portugal
Less crowded beach with calm waves
11OBI 7.5+
Praia de Esmoriz
Ovar, Portugal
Extensive sandy beach with calm spots
12OBI 7.5+
Praia de Maceda
Ovar, Portugal
Great for surf and sunbathing
Praia de Matosinhos
Matosinhos, Portugal
Main iconic beach of Matosinhos, popular with locals and tourists
Praia de Matosinhos
Porto, Portugal
Iconic sandy beach in Porto, very popular with locals and tourists
Praia de Moledo
Caminha, Portugal
Iconic beach in Caminha, great for surfing and sunbathing
Praia de Ofir
Esposende, Portugal
Popular beach for families and windsurfing
Praia de Santa Bárbara
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Iconic Azores beach known for great surf and long sandy stretch
18OBI 7.5+
Praia de São Julião
São João das Lampas & Terrugem, Portugal
Expansive sandy beach part of Sintra northern coastline
19OBI 7.5+
Praia do Abano
Cascais, Portugal
Quiet surf spot favored by locals
Praia do Cabedelo
Figueira da Foz, Portugal
Well-known surf spot and central beach
Praia do Cabedelo
Viana do Castelo, Portugal
Iconic beach known for strong surf and scenic views
22OBI 7.5+
Praia do Carneiro
Porto, Portugal
Popular urban beach close to Porto city center
Praia do Furadouro
Ovar, Portugal
Long iconic beach with strong surf culture
24OBI 7.5+
Praia do Guincho
Cascais, Portugal
Renowned surf beach with stunning cliffs and wind conditions
25OBI 7.5+
Praia do Magoito
Magoito, Portugal
Long sandy beach beloved by locals with great surf and iodine-rich waters