Praia da Cresmina Surf Spot Details: Your Complete Surf Guide & Travel Planner
Praia da Cresmina, nestled within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, offers a more secluded surfing experience compared to its renowned neighbor, Praia do Guincho. Located just south of Guincho, Cresmina boasts a smaller, more intimate bay with often calmer conditions, making it a great option for surfers seeking a more peaceful escape.
While not as famous as Guincho, Cresmina still offers consistent waves, particularly on smaller days. The beach provides a more relaxed atmosphere, allowing surfers to enjoy the waves without the crowds.
Plan your surf trip to Praia da Cresmina and discover a hidden gem along the stunning Sintra coast. Explore the beauty of this secluded beach and enjoy a more intimate surfing experience. Visit our Lisbon Surf Trip Guide for more information on Sintra’s incredible beaches!
Video
Video source: Youtube channel Beachcam.pt
Surf Spot Details
Facilities
Car Park
WC
Shower
Restaurant
Surf Level
Wave Direction
Left and right
Tide
Low to Mid
Swell
Southwest, West
Wind
East, Southeast
Bottom
Sand with rocks, Reef
Season
April to September
Consistency
Localism
Crowd
Average Water Temperature
Summer: 20.3°C
Autumn: 19.3°C
Winter: 15.9°C
Spring: 16.5°C
Surf Forecast
Location & Directions
Praia da Cresmina is located in the beautiful Sintra region, around 30 kilometers west of Lisbon and easily reachable from the town of Cascais. Nestled within the Sintra-Cascais Natural Park, this beach offers a more relaxed surfing experience compared to its renowned neighbor, Praia do Guincho.
For detailed directions to Praia da Cresmina, check out the Location & Directions section on our Lisbon Surf Trip Guide. Once in Lisbon, use the embedded Google Maps tool to easily navigate to this hidden gem.