If you find yourself in Lisbon, it is essential to visit nearby beaches and try to ride the waves. One of the best beaches around, appropriate for experienced surfers is Cubiculo beach. The place is near Carcavelos and you need a car or public transportation to get there from Lisbon.
After parking your vehicle, you need to walk for about 5-15 minutes, in order to get to the exact spot. The place has very consistent surf breaks, about 150 days/year. The wave quality is regional classic and the wave type is reef-rocky. The waves have great right and left direction and the bottom of the sea is a reef, full of corals and sharp rocks.
The wave is hollow, fast, powerful and fun, but it can also be powerless depending on the day and swell. On normal days its length reaches up to 50 m/164 ft that on good days gets up to 150 m/492 ft. The optimum conditions for the spot is when the wind blows from the north, northwest or northeast and the swell comes from the west, southwest or south.
The swell starts working at less than 1 m/3 ft. Although, the beach offers excellent waves, it is empty during weekdays and weekends, leaving the entire place for you and maybe some other surfers who had the same idea. Nevertheless, Cubiculo is a great place to surf and if you are nearby, you should definitely try it!!!
Sandy Hook is a barrier spit, approximately 6 mi/9.6 km in length and varying between 0.1 mi/0.16 km and 1 mi/1.6 km wide in Middletown Township, in Monmouth County, lengthwise the Atlantic Ocean coast of eastern New Jersey. The eastern shoreline consists of public beaches, where many visitors have the opportunity to spend their holidays.
Pebble beach is an incorporating community in Monterey County, in the Monterey Peninsula, California, USA. Partially Pebble beach belongs to Del Norte Forest Foundation.
Puerto Rico is situated in the northeastern Caribbean and consists of an archipelago that includes the main island of Puerto Rico and a number of smaller islands. The climate here is classified as tropical marine climate, with an average temperature of 82.4°F/ 28°C, throughout the year. Although it is a small island, the smallest island of the Greater Antilles, Puerto Rico provides superb natural surroundings, countless adventure experiences and many places of historical interest.
Victoria is the second-smallest state of Australia. It faces New South Wales to the north and Tasman Sea to the east. The unique combination of spectacular coastline, pristine beaches, numerous national parks, dense forests and mountains attract visitors all year long and offer a plethora of activities to sport lovers.
Mandurah is the second-largest city in Western Australia and it is situated at about 72 km/45 mi in the south of the capital city, Perth. The climate is classified as Mediterranean, with hot and dry summers and cool and wet winters. The seaside town and all the section of the coastline attract a large number of tourists and sport enthusiasts all year long.
Pennan is a small settlement, laid across Pennan beach. The area is windy from April to October and the spot is preferably chosen by surfers and wind surfers.
A second consecutive stop in Portugal, this time in the country’s capital Lisbon is preparing to have all lights on it for the 7th Act of the Extreme Sailing Series 2016.
If you are looking for a place, where you can have the experience of a perfect wave riding and a windsurfing dose, then follow your wild instincts and visit Peniche.
If you need a dose of adrenaline, take your snowboard and run to the right beach. Don't be confused, it's not about the magic of snow, but the feeling when you are kite-boarding. Talking about the right beach, Costa da Caparica beach is a good choice.
Ericeira is a seaside resort and fishing community, belonging to the municipality of Mafra and situated on the western coast of Portugal. The resort is a popular destination for many surfers since the area hosts more than 40 beaches, offering excellent surfing conditions.
Lisbon is one of the oldest cities in the world and it is situated in Portugal. It is the capital and the largest city of the country, lying in the western Iberian Peninsula in the Atlantic Ocean and the River Tagus.
Ericeira is a seaside resort and fishing community that belongs to the municipality of Mafra, situated on the western coast of Portugal. This place is a popular destination to many surfers, as near the area there are over 40 beaches with excellent surfing conditions.
Ericeira is a seaside resort and fishing community that belongs to the municipality of Mafra, situated on the western coast of Portugal. This place is a popular destination to many surfers, as near the area there are over 40 beaches with excellent surfing conditions.
Sesimbra is a sunbathed municipality, located on Setubal Bay, at about half an hour away from Lisbon. Forming a natural harbor as it is positioned in the mouth of Sado River, the sea is rich with fish, especially swordfish and is known for its professional and sport fishing activities.
