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Paço de Arcos: surf spot in Carcavelos
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Best tide
- high, rising (from en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Oct – Mar: October, November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 14–20°C (3/2 mm (warmest) to 4/3 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Carcavelos, Portugal (38.6899, -9.2957)
Live surf cams at Paço de Arcos
- Paço de Arcos: MEO Beachcam, free
Other surf spots in Carcavelos
- Carcavelos: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: mid
- Santa Amaro: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces ESE (offshore wind: WNW), best tide: mid to high
- Praia do Guincho: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: low to mid
Places to stay near Paço de Arcos
- Bonvalot Guest House (0.7 km away): Hotel
- Oeiras Beach (0.8 km away): Hotel
- Palácio dos Arcos (0.8 km away): Hotel
- Beach Sunny Cozy Central Spacious (0.9 km away): Hotel
- O Ninho (0.9 km away): Guesthouse
- Three4Six Guesthouse (0.9 km away): Hotel
- Hotel Vila Galé Collection Palácio dos Arcos (0.9 km away): Hotel
- B&B HOTEL (1.3 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Paço de Arcos
- Four S Surf School (2.7 km away)
- Wanted Surf School (3.1 km away)
- Cascais Surf Center-carcavelos (3.3 km away)
- Surf Academia Carcavelos (3.4 km away)
- Escola de Surf Grande Onda (3.4 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Paço de Arcos?
Paço de Arcos is in Carcavelos, where the best surf season is Oct – Mar (October, November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: high, rising.
What is the best tide to surf Paço de Arcos?
The best tide at Paço de Arcos is high, rising, from published surf guides (en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Paço de Arcos good for beginners?
Paço de Arcos is for advanced surfers.
Is there a surf cam at Paço de Arcos?
Yes: Paço de Arcos (MEO Beachcam, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Paço de Arcos?
The nearest places to stay are Bonvalot Guest House (0.7 km away), Oeiras Beach (0.8 km away), Palácio dos Arcos (0.8 km away) and Beach Sunny Cozy Central Spacious (0.9 km away). Swell Cabin lists 365 places to stay within 10 km of Carcavelos.
What is the surf forecast for Paço de Arcos?
Swell Cabin rates Paço de Arcos hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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