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Matadouro: surf spot in Ericeira
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Reef break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- W (offshore wind: E)
- Best tide
- mid (from en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Sep – Apr: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April
- Water temperature
- 14–20°C (3/2 mm (warmest) to 4/3 mm (coldest))
- Location
- Ericeira, Portugal (38.9761, -9.4211)
Live surf cams at Matadouro
- Matadouro: MEO Beachcam, free
Other surf spots in Ericeira
- Praia do Sul: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: all tides
- Foz do Lizandro: Beach break, lefts & rights, for beginners, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: low to mid, dropping
- Ribeira d'Ilhas: Point break, right-hander, all levels, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: mid
- Sao Juliao: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: all tides
- Coxos: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: low to mid
- Praia das Maçás: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: low
- Praia Grande Sintra: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Matadouro
- Villa Ana Margarida (0.1 km away): Hotel
- Blue Buddha Hostel (0.3 km away): Hostel
- Ericeira Camping (0.3 km away): Camping
- Ericeira Paradise Hostel and Suites (0.3 km away): Hotel
- Casa da Praia (0.5 km away): Hotel
- Mar à Janela - Ericeira (0.5 km away): Guesthouse
- Casa das Conchas (0.6 km away): Hotel
- Oliva Home Ericeira (0.6 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Matadouro
- Ericeira Surf School (0.1 km away)
- Tiago Pires Surf School (0.2 km away)
- Boardculture Surf Center (0.3 km away)
- Pedra Branca (0.4 km away)
- Extra Surf School (0.6 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Matadouro?
Matadouro is in Ericeira, where the best surf season is Sep – Apr (September, October, November, December, January, February, March and April). It works best at this tide: mid. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the E.
What wind is offshore at Matadouro?
Matadouro faces W, so wind from the E blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the W blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Matadouro?
The best tide at Matadouro is mid, 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 Matadouro good for beginners?
Matadouro suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Is there a surf cam at Matadouro?
Yes: Matadouro (MEO Beachcam, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Matadouro?
The nearest places to stay are Villa Ana Margarida (0.1 km away), Blue Buddha Hostel (0.3 km away), Ericeira Camping (0.3 km away) and Ericeira Paradise Hostel and Suites (0.3 km away). Swell Cabin lists 226 places to stay within 10 km of Ericeira.
What is the surf forecast for Matadouro?
Swell Cabin rates Matadouro 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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