Poça
Sintra Cascais · Portugal
Beach break and reefgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Turns on in a big W swell; the north wind is offshore. Best wind — N.
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 | Beach break and reef |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 38.7045, -9.3925 |
FAQ
Is Poça good for beginners?
Poça is a spot for intermediates and 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 Poça 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/#pt-sintra-cascais/poca-estoril. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — Sintra Cascais
- Magoito — Beach break under cliffs, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Praia das Maçãs — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Praia Grande — Beach break, all levels — from beginner to advanced
- Adraga — Beach break under cliffs, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Guincho — Beach break, intermediates and advanced surfers
- São Pedro do Estoril — Reef (left-hander and right-hander), intermediates and advanced surfers
- Carcavelos — City beach break, all levels — from beginner to advanced