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Santa Amaro: surf spot in Carcavelos
- Wave
- Reef break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- ESE (offshore wind: WNW)
- Best tide
- mid to high (from surfnerd.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 (38.6819, -9.3138)
Live surf cams at Santa Amaro
- Santo Amaro: MEO Beachcam, free
Other surf spots in Carcavelos
- Carcavelos: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SSW (offshore wind: NNE), best tide: mid
- Paço de Arcos: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, best tide: high, rising
- Praia do Guincho: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: low to mid
Places to stay near Santa Amaro
- Joana Bastos (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Casa do Mar - Guest House (0.3 km away): Hotel
- INATEL Oeiras (0.5 km away): Hotel
- HI Oeiras - Pousada de Juventude (0.5 km away): Hostel
- Lisbon Blue House (0.6 km away): Hostel
- Live in Oeiras Guest House (0.6 km away): Hotel
- Encosta's Garden (0.6 km away): Hotel
- Researchers House (0.7 km away): Motel
Surf schools near Santa Amaro
- Cascais Surf Center-carcavelos (1.5 km away)
- Surf Academia Carcavelos (1.6 km away)
- Escola de Surf Grande Onda (1.7 km away)
- Surf in Carcavelos With 7ª Essência SurfSchool (1.7 km away)
- Carcavelos Surf School (1.8 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Santa Amaro?
Santa Amaro is in Carcavelos, where the best surf season is Oct – Mar (October, November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: mid to high. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the WNW.
What wind is offshore at Santa Amaro?
Santa Amaro faces ESE, so wind from the WNW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the ESE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Santa Amaro?
The best tide at Santa Amaro is mid to high, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Santa Amaro good for beginners?
Santa Amaro is for advanced surfers.
Is there a surf cam at Santa Amaro?
Yes: Santo Amaro (MEO Beachcam, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Santa Amaro?
The nearest places to stay are Joana Bastos (0.3 km away), Casa do Mar - Guest House (0.3 km away), INATEL Oeiras (0.5 km away) and HI Oeiras - Pousada de Juventude (0.5 km away). Swell Cabin lists 365 places to stay within 10 km of Carcavelos.
What is the surf forecast for Santa Amaro?
Swell Cabin rates Santa Amaro 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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