North-facing bay sheltered from big W–NW swell, so waves stay small and soft. Peniche's main learner spot; clean on southerly winds and busy with surf schools.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces N
Level
beginner
Best swell
W, NW
Best wind
SSE, SE, S (offshore)
Best tide
mid tide
Season
All year (sheltered bay works when the open coast is too big)
Typical size
0.5–2 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
Rocks at the island end of the bay; Packed with surf schools