Papoa
Peniche Lisboa · Portugal
Surf spotgood for advanced surfers
Heavy wave over the reef by the Papôa headland, experienced only. Best wind — S/SE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | northwest |
| Working swell | from west — north |
| Coordinates | 39.3735, -9.377 |
FAQ
Is Papoa good for beginners?
Papoa is a spot for advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Papoa today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#peniche-lisboa/papoa. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Peniche Lisboa
- Almagreira — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Lagide — Reef (left-hander and right-hander), intermediates and advanced surfers
- Baleal — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Cantinho da Baía — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Molhe Leste — Beach break by the pier, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Supertubos — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Consolação — Reef and beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Areia Branca — Beach break at a river mouth, beginners and intermediates
- Santa Cruz — Beach break and reef, intermediates and advanced surfers