Papôa surf forecast

Peniche · Centro · Portugal

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Rock reef beside the Ilhéu da Papoa on the north-west edge of Peniche town, breaking as a right. It only works on a large swell, so it stays quiet, and the big days are for experienced big-wave surfers. East or south-east wind holds it open; west or north-west blows it out.

Break

reef break, rights; faces ENE

Level

advanced

Best swell

W, WNW, NW, N

Best wind

E, ESE, SE (offshore)

Best tide

mid to high tide

Season

October to March

Typical size

1-3 m (bigger on large swells)

Crowd

low

Hazards

Shallow rock reef; Heavy wipeouts and big drops; Often needs a jet ski on big days; Cliff access, no facilities

Nearby spots

• Gamboa, Peniche
• Cerro, Peniche
• Cova da Alfarroba, Peniche
• Meio da Baía, Baleal, Peniche
• Molhe Leste, Peniche
• Supertubos, Peniche

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