Carcavelos Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Lisbon)
Photo credit: João Caetano Dias
Surf Break: Carcavelos
| Name: | Carcavelos |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: W | Offshore Wind: N |
Carcavelos in Lisbon is an exposed beach break that has quite reliable surf, although summer tends to be mostly flat. The best wind direction is from the north. Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the best swell direction is from the west. The beach break provides left and right handers. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Often Crowded. Pollution may be a hazard at this break.
Overall Carcavelos Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Carcavelos surf quality by season and Carcavelos surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Carcavelos
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Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Carcavelos:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Torre | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Parede | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Santo Amaro | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Bafureira | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Paco D 'arcos | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Carcavelos: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 503 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 611 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 776 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 805 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 838 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Carcavelos: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 791 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 791 mi |
| Third closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 810 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands - READ flaterco | 810 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 812 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Carcavelos: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 154 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 221 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 270 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 314 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Puerto De Navacerrada (Spain) | 318 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Carcavelos: |
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| Closest city location | Carcavelos (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Parede (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Third closest city location | Sao Domingos de Rana (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Paco de Arcos (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Porto Salvo (Portugal) | 3 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Carcavelos is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, which is 20 km (12 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Carcavelos is Talavera La Real (Badajoz) Airport (BJZ) in Spain, 219 km (136 miles) away.
