Norte · 40°52′N 8°40′W
Furadouro
A quiet dune-backed beach near Ovar, exposed and consistent, one of the northern coast's more reliable beach breaks.
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Surf near Porto: Matosinhos, Espinho and the beaches either side
A north-to-south guide to the surf within reach of Porto, from the Matosinhos learner beach to the quiet banks at Furadouro, with how to get there and which wave suits which level.
How to avoid the crowds surfing in Portugal
The Portuguese coast is busy in the obvious places at the obvious times. Change one of three things -- when, where, or what time of day -- and it thins out fast.
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Surf schools, camps & board rental in FuradouroEvents here
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Cortegaça
A parish between Espinho and Ovar with an exposed, breakwater-backed beach break that works most of the year.
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Esmoriz
A parish on the coast between Espinho and Cortegaça, with a long beach break and steadier breaks at its jetties.
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Espinho
A town built right on the sand south of Porto, with groynes that shape the banks and a serious longboard and shortboard heritage.
SurfCommon questions
- What are the surf spots in Furadouro?
- Furadouro has one spot guide here: Furadouro.
- Is Furadouro good for beginners?
- Not really — the spots listed here suit intermediate surfers and above.
- Is there a surf school in Furadouro?
- Yes — one is listed for Furadouro.