We take the guesswork out of finding the best waves by picking you up and guiding you to the ideal surf spot based on your skill level and the day’s conditions. Our experienced guides assess swell direction, wave size, wind, and tides to ensure you surf at the perfect time and location.Upon arrival, you’ll receive a detailed spot briefing, including entry and exit points, peak locations, and potential hazards. If you need a surfboard or wetsuit, rentals are available directly from Surf Taxi Peniche. After your session, we’ll pick you up at the arranged time and take you back to your accommodation. Want more time in the water? We can arrange two surf sessions per day—just let us know
We guide you to top surf spots within 15 km of the Peniche peninsula, an area known for some of the best waves in Portugal and worldwide. With a variety of point breaks, reef breaks, and world-class beach breaks like Supertubos, there’s a perfect wave for every style of surfing. Our surf spot guiding is designed for experienced surfers who can paddle out independently, control their board, and respect surf etiquette. If you're looking to surf the best waves at the right time and tide, we’ll get you there hassle-free.
Peniche – Europe’s Surf Mecca Just over an hour from Lisbon, Peniche is one of Portugal’s top surf destinations. With beaches stretching from Baleal to Supertubos, the area offers perfect waves for all levels—from mellow beach breaks to world-class reef and A-frame spots. Beyond surfing, Peniche boasts a thriving surf community, great food, vibrant nightlife, and accommodation for every budget. Plus, you can explore historic sites and stunning natural parks nearby.
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Long righthander point break which breaks on a stone bench. It has inconsistent surf. Summer, in particular, tends to be flat. This break works the best around low tide when the tide is falling. It is generally not a crowded wave. Beware of urchins and rocks when you paddle out. There’s also a left beach break next to the fortress also good but it only works with big swells.
Supertubos is one of the best waves in Europe. This beach break is home to Meo Pro Portugal (formerly known as Rip Curl Pro Portuga), official event of the WSL World Tour, held every year in October. There's one main peak with a super-fast left, and a shorter right. On bigger days, it is very crowded and is suitable only for advanced surfers. On a small day less experienced surfers may give it a try. There are different peaks along the beach, but the quality ones will be packed on the good days.
When the waves at Supertubos are too big it’s worth checking Molho Leste, the beach just north of Supertubos. This is a powerful righthander point break which, on a big day, can offer great barrels. Thanks to its sandy bottom, Molhe Leste can be a good trainig spot for less experienced surfers on the small days. This is also a wave surfed by mostly locals. If you want to surf this spot show respect for the wave and towards the local surfers.
The 4 km long bay between Peniche and Baleal is called Praia do Baleal Sul. The surf spots on the south side of the beach, close to Peniche, are called Gambôa and Cerro. These spots usually get less swell make it an ideal place for beginners with plenty of fun and mellow waves. It is also often less crowded that the northern end of the beach.
The middle of the bay is called Meio da Baia and this part of the beach picks up most of the swell. With the right conditions these waves can generate some fun barrel sections attracting more experienced surfers. On smaller days the peaks offer perfect rides for intermediate surfers. They are soft and breaking more slowly and therefore they are ideal to improve your surfing skills.
Know as 'corner of the bay' is an excellent beginner and intermediate surf spot. It delivers consistent and fun waves all year around. And it is the most consistent wave during the summer season. It breaks left and right, starting slow but as it gets to the inside becomes faster. Be aware, due to it's popularity among surf schools it can get pretty crowded at times.
North of the Baleal Peninsula you'll find Prainha which is a nice and easy beach break, perfect for beginners and surf schools. There are peaks breaking both left and right depending on the swell direction and the position of the sand banks, but the lefts are more common.
This is a famous left hander reef break, breaking on a flat coral reef. TIt offers a mellow take off, before it walls up into a reeling top to bottom lefthander that peels over the reef. There's a very easy (basically dry hair) paddle out around the break. Which makes this wave a very popular one for intermediat and advanced surfer. Expect a lot of competition when it's pumping.
Is a long sandy beach, north of Lagido. The spot is very consistent all year around and can deliver quality waves with most swells with the with some south wind. You can find lefts and rights here, but the lefts are usually a bit better and longer. With its sandy bottoms, it attracts all kinds of surfers from beginners to advanced. The other advantage of this spot Almagreira that it gets less crowded when the bay fills up with surf schools. Keep in mind, that there aren't facilities here - access is via piste roads and it can be tricky after heavy rains.
Pico da Mota beautiful, long beach situated a few kilometers north of Peniche and it became world famous when the Surf Championship Tour event first came to town a few years back beacuse theinadequate conditions at Supertubos. There`s almost always an empty wave to be found here, especially during the smaller summer days. Pico da Mota is one of the most consistent, yet uncrowded peaks around the area. When it works it offers fast, fun and rippable waves to ride. If you want to avoid the crowds and don't mind the lack of beach facilities, this spot is ideal for you.
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