Summary
Cascais is a popular surf town located near Lisbon, Portugal’s capital city. It remains one of the country’s most visited beach town due to its great vacation vibe, stunning beaches and surf spots.
Surfers of all skill levels can find their wave in Cascais with multiple breaks to chose from, most of them being suitable for beginners and intermediate surfers.
Find the perfect Surf Camp in Cascais, starting at US$199
When to go
The best time to surf Cascais, near Lisbon in Portugal is from September to December when swells start getting more consistent and sizable. For beginners, the summer months will offer good, small waves and allow them to gently make their way into surfing.
| January-February | March-April | May-June | July-August | September-October | November-December | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Suitable for: | Intermediate Advanced | Intermediate Advanced | All surfers | All surfers | All surfers | Intermediate Advanced |
| Air temperature | 11°C 52°F | 14°C 57°F | 18°C 64°F | 22°C 72°F | 20°C 68°F | 13°C 55°F |
| Water temperature | 15°C 59°F | 15°C 59°F | 17°C 63°F | 19°C 66°F | 19°C 66°F | 16°C 61°F |
| Crowd | Few people | Few people | Fairly crowded | Very crowded | Fairly crowded | Fairly crowded |
| Swell Consistency | 95% | 95% | 75% | 60% | 85% | 95% |
| Swell height | 10 ft | 9 ft | 7 ft | 5 ft | 7 ft | 10 ft |
Surf Camps in Cascais
8-day Exciting Surf Camp in Cascais, Portugal
US$514, including:
- 2 yoga sessions
- 6 two-hour surf lessons
- Surfing materials like board and wetsuit
- Video or photo coaching in the middle of the week
- Transport to the beach with the best waves around
- Daily delicious buffet breakfast
- 7 nights’ accommodation
Best Surf Hotels in Cascais, Portugal
Best Value: Eurostars Cascais and Casa Vela Guest House
High-end: Intercontinental Cascais-Estoril and The Albatroz Hotel
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Surf Spots near Cascais
Praia do Guincho
Wave direction : Left and right
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : NW
Optimal wind direction : E
Sao Pedro
Wave direction : Right
Bottom : Sand and rocks
Best tide : Mid to high
Skill level : Intermediate and Advanced
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : N
Carcavelos
Wave direction : Left and right
Bottom : Sand
Best tide : Any
Skill level : Any
Optimal swell direction : SW
Optimal wind direction : N
Getting there
Cascais is located about 30 minutes away from Lisbon and its international airport, making it extremely accessible from virtually anywhere in Europe.
Safety/things to know
-Can get crowded
-Localism