Surf spots in Viana do Castelo

3 spots within 7 km of Viana do Castelo: 3 beach breaks. 1 suit beginners.

Best spots today in Viana do Castelo

Intermediate: Moledo (Good, 1.4 m, cross-offshore around 08:00), Afife (Good, 1.3 m, cross-onshore around 18:00), Vila Praia de Âncora (Good, 1.3 m, cross-onshore around 18:00)
Beginners: Vila Praia de Âncora (Good, 1.3 m, cross-onshore around 18:00)
Advanced: Moledo (Good, 1.4 m, cross-offshore around 08:00), Afife (Fair, 1.3 m, cross-onshore around 18:00)

Forecast updated 20 Oct, 01:03 UTC.

The spots

Afife · beach break, intermediate, best on W/WNW/NW swell with E wind, low to mid tide. One of the most consistent beaches in the far north, with several sandbar peaks and a sheltered southern corner between rock reefs. Best mid-size W swell, east wind…
Vila Praia de Âncora · beach break, beginner, best on W/NW swell with NE/E wind, low to mid tide. Beach and river-mouth peaks by the Âncora breakwater, friendly for learners on smaller days. Best on W–NW swell with NE–E wind and lower tides.
Moledo · beach break, intermediate, best on W/WNW/NW swell with E/SE wind, all tides. Exposed sandbar break near the Minho river mouth with hollow rights on the bar and softer lefts by the southern rocks. Rips are strong; best with W–NW swell and light…

When to surf in Viana do Castelo

Best months for intermediate surfers: February to April, September to October, December. For beginners: April to May, September to October, December. The water goes from about 13 °C in February (5/4 mm hooded) to 18 °C in August (3/2 mm fullsuit). 1 of the 3 spots suit beginners, such as Vila Praia de Âncora.

Month	Rideable days	Good days	Beginner days	Water
Jan	12	3	5	14 °C
Feb	17	4	3	13 °C
Mar	21	4	6	14 °C
Apr	19	4	8	15 °C
May	14	2	11	16 °C
Jun	9	0	6	17 °C
Jul	3	0	3	17 °C
Aug	8	0	6	18 °C
Sep	20	3	10	16 °C
Oct	18	3	10	17 °C
Nov	16	4	8	17 °C
Dec	17	7	9	14 °C

Days per month at the best third of the 3 spots for each level, from three years of wave and wind model data.

Questions

What are the best surf spots in Viana do Castelo?

The best-known are Afife, Vila Praia de Âncora, Moledo. In all, 3 spots lie within 7 km: 3 beach breaks.

Where can beginners surf in Viana do Castelo?

Vila Praia de Âncora: sandy, more forgiving spots. Surf them on small days, ideally with a lesson or near the lifeguards.

When is the best time to surf in Viana do Castelo?

For intermediate surfers February to April, September to October, December. For beginners April to May, September to October, December.

What wetsuit do I need to surf in Viana do Castelo?

The sea goes from about 13 °C in February (5/4 mm hooded) to 18 °C in August (3/2 mm fullsuit).