São Pedro de Moel
A village among pine forests with sand and rock waves, and far fewer people than Nazaré or Peniche.
São Pedro de Moel is a holiday village surrounded by the Leiria pine forest. It has fairly powerful peaks over sand and rock, and there are usually few people.
There are rocks in the water and one report of localism.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | Intermediate |
| Best swell | W, NW, SW |
| Best wind (offshore) | E, NE |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 1–3 m |
| Best season | Autumn to spring |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Medium |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
A shortboard or fish. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf São Pedro de Moel
The water is around 14 °C in winter and 18 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
View on AmazonWarm feet in winter and protection on rocks.
View on AmazonKeeps your board from drifting off or hitting someone.
View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Few surfers and some localism according to reports. Be respectful.
Surfing style
Sand and rock peaks.
Hazards
Rocks and water quality after rain.
Map
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Figueira da Foz
A series of long rights sheltered by Cape Mondego, which work in big swell.
Peniche
Baleal bay: Portugal's most famous learning beach, full of surf schools and camps.
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.