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Vila do Conde: surf spot in Matosinhos
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, left-hander
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- W (offshore wind: E)
- Best tide
- mid (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Sep – Apr: September, October, November, December, January, February, March, April
- Water temperature
- 13–18°C (3/2 mm (warmest) to 5/4 mm + boots (coldest))
- Location
- Matosinhos, Portugal (41.3511, -8.7561)
Live surf cams at Vila do Conde
- Azurara (Vila do Conde): Surftotal, free
Other surf spots in Matosinhos
- Póvoa do Varzim: Point break, left-hander, for advanced surfers, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: mid to high
Places to stay near Vila do Conde
- Orbitur Angeiras (9.6 km away): Camping
- Metro Vilar Suites (11 km away): Hotel
- Lavra Sea Sun Beach Apartment (up to 4 guests) - Two-Bedroom Apartment (11 km away): Holiday rental
- Corgo 27 - Casa de Praia / Beach House (12 km away): Hotel
- Residencial Santa Marinha (12 km away): Hotel
- Centro de Atividades Escotistas de Paico (12 km away): Camping
- Bruno's Beach House (12 km away): Holiday rental
- Hotel Puma (14 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Vila do Conde
- Praia da Senhora (18 km away)
- O melhor de Leça do Balio (20 km away)
- Penas Surf School (20 km away)
- Kiber Surf Shop Matosinhos (20 km away)
- Surf School Porto Matosinhos (20 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Vila do Conde?
Vila do Conde is in Matosinhos, 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 Vila do Conde?
Vila do Conde 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 Vila do Conde?
The best tide at Vila do Conde is mid, 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 Vila do Conde good for beginners?
Vila do Conde suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Is there a surf cam at Vila do Conde?
Yes: Azurara (Vila do Conde) (Surftotal, free). Swell Cabin checks these cams regularly.
Where can I stay near Vila do Conde?
The nearest places to stay are Orbitur Angeiras (9.6 km away), Metro Vilar Suites (11 km away), Lavra Sea Sun Beach Apartment (up to 4 guests) - Two-Bedroom Apartment (11 km away) and Corgo 27 - Casa de Praia / Beach House (12 km away). Swell Cabin lists 1322 places to stay within 10 km of Matosinhos.
What is the surf forecast for Vila do Conde?
Swell Cabin rates Vila do Conde 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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