Praia das Maçãs surf forecast

Sintra · Lisboa · Portugal

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Consistent, punchy beach break below Sintra that picks up most NW–W swell. Best with E–ESE wind; weekends crowd up and the locals can be territorial.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces WNW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

NW, W, WNW

Best wind

E, ESE (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Autumn to spring

Typical size

0.8–2 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

Rocks at the ends of the beach; Localism; Crowded on weekends; Cold water

Nearby spots

• Praia Grande, Sintra
• Magoito, Sintra
• Guincho, Cascais
• São Julião, Sintra (Ericeira)
• Foz do Lizandro, Mafra
• Praia do Sul, Ericeira

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