Santa Cruz
Peniche Lisboa · Portugal
Beach break and reefgood for intermediates and advanced surfersboard rental nearby
Several peaks by the rocks, hosts national-tour events. Best wind — E.
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 | west |
| Working swell | from southwest — north |
| Coordinates | 39.1355, -9.3825 |
FAQ
Is Santa Cruz good for beginners?
Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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/santa-cruz-pt. 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
- Papoa — surf spot, advanced surfers
- 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