Molho Leste Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Portugal – Peniche)
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Surf Break: Molho Leste
Photo credit: SURF BERBERE
Surf Break: Molho Leste
| Name: | Molho Leste |
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| Type: | beach |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Molho Leste in Peniche is a fairly exposed beach break that does not work very often. Summer in particular tends to be flat. Offshore winds are from the northeast. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the southwest. The beach break offers both left and right hand waves. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Often Crowded. Crowds may reach hazard levels at this break - consider wearing a lid.
Overall Molho Leste 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.
The rose diagram illustrates the variation of swells directed at Molho Leste over a nor... (show all text)
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Also see Molho Leste surf quality by season and Molho Leste surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Molho Leste |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Molho Leste:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Molhe Leste | 0 mi |
| Second closest break | Baleal Sul | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Praia do Cerro | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Supertubos | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Baia | 1 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Molho Leste: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Gascogne Buoy | 462 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Brittany Buoy | 564 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Sevenstones Buoy | 759 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Lion Buoy | 761 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Channel Islands Buoy | 794 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Molho Leste: |
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| Closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England | 745 mi |
| Second closest tide station | St. Mary's, Isles of Scilly, England - READ flaterc | 745 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 766 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Newlyn, England | 766 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | St. Helier, Jersey, Channel Islands | 768 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Molho Leste: |
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| Closest ski area | Serra da Estrela (Portugal) | 123 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sierra de Bejar-La Covatilla (Spain) | 203 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Manzaneda (Spain) | 228 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Leitariegos (Spain) | 289 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Valdesqui (Spain) | 296 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Molho Leste: |
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| Closest city location | Peniche (Portugal) | 1 mi |
| Second closest city location | Atouguia da Baleia (Portugal) | 2 mi |
| Third closest city location | Lourinha (Portugal) | 9 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Obidos (Portugal) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Bombarral (Portugal) | 13 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Molho Leste is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, which is 66 km (41 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Molho Leste is Porto Airport (OPO) in Acores, 219 km (136 miles) away.
