Portugal is considered one of the best areas in Europe for surfing and the waves that await the entire coast of Setúbal are impressive. We want you to confirm this statement yourself, how? Getting on the surfboard while enjoying the Setubalense coast.

The benefits of learning to have control over the board, knowing the techniques and developing skills in this water sport will be so rewarding that will want to become a real professional surfer. The beautiful and wild beaches of São Topres, da Comporta or Lagoa Albufeira... will be great scenarios to surf and explore the Portuguese Atlantic.

Where are the best surfing beaches in Setúbal?

The Setúbal District awaits an impressive marine landscape composed of stunning paradisiacal beaches that form the Costa de Caparica and the Costa de Alentejo.

The Costa de Caparica expands through the 16 miles (26 km) of beach that open their doors to the Atlantic Ocean. It consolidates as the perfect environment for surfing, because on the well-known beaches such as the beaches of do Meco or do Moinho de Baixo, San Joao Tarquinio, da Mata... the waves break generating a great attraction for many surf lovers.

The Alentejo Coast is paradise, a perfect environment for surfing. It has coves and beaches perfect for boarding and enjoying the waves. On beaches like Praia da Comporta or Praia São Torpes you can learn about this sport, test your balance and take one more step to become a true surfer.

Who can surf on the Setubal coast?

Forget what the films of surfers or books reflect, enjoy a surfing session on the altered beaches of Setúbal, it is not limited! Whether you are 3 or 80 years old, this is a water activity that you can learn by just having a little stability on the board and know how to swim to stay afloat.

This sport does not require you to have a previous experience, because surely any of the surf schools you can find on the Costa de Setúbal will adapt their lessons depending on the level you have. But if you are an expert, and you do not need any previous training to ride with your board the waves of the Atlantic, why not dare renting all the material to show everyone your skills as a surfer?

It may seem surprising but, truly everyone can enjoy such an enriching experience as surfing. It is a sport designed for sea lovers and nature,looking to connect with it in the Portuguese Atlantic!

When is the best time to enjoy surfing in Setúbal?

Would you like to go surfing yourself? Perfect, you can do it today and any other day of the year. We’re not lying, this is the truth. Portugal, and of course, Setúbal has a Mediterranean climate that is excellent for carrying out this sport.

The winter months have mild temperatures, they are not especially cold, while in the summer months the warmth of the temperatures increase. It is true, that the Atlantic that bathes the Setubal coasts is a colder sea than the rest of the seas of Europe, but that isn’t a problem for true surfers because... What are wetsuits for?

On the other hand, we must keep in mind that on this Portuguese coast the wind hits strongly according to the months, so if you decide to enjoy the waves and the surfboard during the months of September to May, we recommend you to have a certain level of experience in this water sport, since the wind gusts are stronger and therefore, the waves also. On the contrary, if you consider to have a lower level associated with a beginner it’s preferable to come to surf in the summer months, that is, from June to August.

How many classes do you need to learn how to surf?

Surfing can be a very complex sport, but with practice and dedication we are sure that you can become a real surfer. The board won’t set limits! But you should know that, from one day to the next, you will not be a professional surfer, nor will you know how to catch the biggest waves without falling off the board.

So that you can get into the subject, the different surf schools in Setúbal will offer you from single classes with durations ranging from one hour to two hours and class vouchers, with which, little by little, you will take your first steps and improve your balance on the board.

In the event that you are a beginner and you do not know the techniques of this water sport, we advise you to choose the class bonuses, the greater the number of lessons, the more you will learn and the better you will develop in surfing. In the event that you have already had a previous contact with the surfboard, you can choose a single class to remember the basics. You will surely enjoy the Atlantic that bathes this coast!

How can surfboards be?

Although it may seem untrue, there are different types of boars depending on the type of activity you want to develop.

If you are an expert in this water sport, you may decide to manage a surfboard funboard or malibu with the purpose of performing extreme maneuvers and reaching the top of the waves. If you are looking for extreme maneuvers you can opt for a softboard board. Your quality splurge along the coast of Setúbal will be impressive!

As a beginner if you have no idea yet, we recommend you to opt for epoxy boards, they are manufactured to be able to face small waves without any resistance. And the classic longboard is a big table that has great stability due to its wide base. Whatever board you choose the waves of the beaches of this region are waiting for you!

This coast, besides waiting for magical seascapes, with paradisiacal and wild beaches and coves, is the perfect setting for surfing. Why? Because of the density of its waves, the mild climate throughout the year and the number of surf schools that provide their services, so that you learn and rent all the equipment. Ready to get on the board?