Carcavelos Surf Spot Details: Your Complete Surf Guide & Travel Planner
Praia de Carcavelos is one of the most iconic surf spots in the Lisbon area, known for its consistent and powerful waves. Located just a short distance from the city, it attracts surfers of all levels, offering a variety of conditions to suit different skills. Carcavelos is famous for its long right-handers that peel over a sandy bottom, making it a perfect spot for both shortboarders and longboarders.
Carcavelos is also home to the Capítulo Perfeito powered by Billabong, an invitational surf competition that brings some of the best tube riders in the world to this legendary break. The beach’s exposure to swells ensures consistent waves year-round, with the best conditions typically from October to March. While summer can be smaller or even flat, autumn and spring often bring great surf.
Plan your surf trip to Praia de Carcavelos and enjoy one of Lisbon’s most renowned surf spots! Check out our Lisbon Surf Trip Guide for all the details!
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Surf Spot Details
Facilities
Car Park
Shower
Restaurant
Bar
Surf Shop
Surf School
Surf Level
Wave Direction
Left and right
Tide
Mid
Swell
Southwest, West
Wind
North, Northeast
Bottom
Sand
Season
October to March
Consistency
Localism
Crowd
Average Water Temperature
Summer: 20.3°C
Autumn: 19.3°C
Winter: 15.9°C
Spring: 16.5°C
Surf Forecast
Live Webcam 24/7
Carcavelos e Parede: Parede – Lisbona – Praia _ das _ Avencas
Location & Directions
Praia de Carcavelos is one of the most popular surf spots along the Lisbon coast, located between the bustling city and the picturesque beaches of São Pedro do Estoril. Known for its consistent and powerful waves, Carcavelos attracts surfers of all levels, offering long right-hand rides and a vibrant surf scene.
Just 20 minutes from Lisbon, Praia de Carcavelos is easily accessible by car or public transport. To get there, take the A5 highway from Lisbon heading west, then follow the signs to Carcavelos. The beach is a short walk from the station if you’re arriving by train.
For detailed directions to Praia de Carcavelos, 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.
Nearby Surf Spots
- Praia da Vigia
- Praia do Magoito
- Praia da Aguda
- Praia das Maçãs
- Praia Pequena
- Praia Grande
- Praia da Adraga
- Praia do Guincho
- Praia da Cresmina
- Praia das Moitas
- Bolina
- Praia da Poça
- Praia da Azarujinha
- São Pedro do Estoril – Bico
- Praia da Bafureira
- Praia da Parede
- Praia da Torre
- Inatel
- Praia de Santo Amaro
- Costa da Caparica