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Praia da Tocha: surf spot in Figueira da Foz
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- WNW (offshore wind: ESE)
- Best tide
- all tides (from en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Sep – Mar: September, October, November, December, January, February, March
- Water temperature
- 13–19°C (3/2 mm (warmest) to 5/4 mm + boots (coldest))
- Location
- Figueira da Foz, Portugal (40.3298, -8.8446)
Live surf cams at Praia da Tocha
- Praia da Tocha: MEO Beachcam, free
Places to stay near Praia da Tocha
- Quinta das Rolas (12 km away): Hotel
- Wild Emotions (12 km away): Camping
- Parque de Campismo de Quiaios (13 km away): Camping
- QH Hotels (13 km away): Hotel
- ComVida Quiaios (13 km away): B&B
- A MAR Quiaios - Alojamento Local (13 km away): Hotel
- Wave Nest Surfcamp (13 km away): Surf camp
- We Surf House (14 km away): Surf camp
Surf schools near Praia da Tocha
- Praia da Murtinheira (14 km away)
- Buarcos Surf Academy (18 km away)
- iSurf Club (21 km away)
- Cova (22 km away)
- Dude Surf School (22 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Praia da Tocha?
Praia da Tocha is in Figueira da Foz, where the best surf season is Sep – Mar (September, October, November, December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the ESE.
What wind is offshore at Praia da Tocha?
Praia da Tocha faces WNW, so wind from the ESE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the WNW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Praia da Tocha?
The best tide at Praia da Tocha is all tides, 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 Praia da Tocha good for beginners?
Praia da Tocha suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Is there a surf cam at Praia da Tocha?
Yes: Praia da Tocha (MEO Beachcam, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Praia da Tocha?
The nearest places to stay are Quinta das Rolas (12 km away), Wild Emotions (12 km away), Parque de Campismo de Quiaios (13 km away) and QH Hotels (13 km away). Swell Cabin lists 102 places to stay within 10 km of Figueira da Foz.
What is the surf forecast for Praia da Tocha?
Swell Cabin rates Praia da Tocha 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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