Sao Pedro break guide

Sao Pedro Surf Guide

Sao Pedro in Lisboa is a sheltered point break. Summer in particular tends to be flat. Works best in offshore winds from the north northeast. Windswells and groundswells in equal measure and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest. Often Crowded. Beware of - Pollution.

Sao Pedro Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point3rarely breaks
17.4°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Sao Pedro:

The best conditions reported for surf at Sao Pedro occur when a Southwest swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northeast.

What's the best time of year to surf Sao Pedro (for consistent clean waves)?

januaryBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Sao Pedro with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of January. Clean surfable waves are typically found 0% of the time in January while 1% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 98% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
0%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
1%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
98%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Sao Pedro Location Map

Interactive Sao Pedro surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The nearest passenger airport to Sao Pedro is Lisboa (Lisbon) Airport (LIS) in Portugal, which is 23 km (14 miles) away (directly). The second closest airport to Sao Pedro is Talavera La Real (Badajoz) Airport (BJZ) in Spain, 222 km (138 miles) away.

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Sao Pedro Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 03:04 Local Time
Wednesday 06
4AM7AM10AM1PM
Wave (m)
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.3
WSW
0.2
WSW
Period (s) 8 8 8 8
Wind (km/h)
20
20
25
25
Wind State cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off

Swell History at Sao Pedro

Surf stats for Sao Pedro, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

Wind History at Sao Pedro

Wind stats for Sao Pedro, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

Sao Pedro Reviews:

Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

Ratings
Based on 4 votes.
  • Overall:3.0
  • Quality on a good day:3.5
  • Consistency of Surf:2.0
  • Difficulty Level:2.0
  • Wind and Kite Surfing:1.0
  • Crowds:2.0
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Review
Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
Johny Ohio from United Kingdom
“Nice point break with a slow longboard style wave. It's a bit of distance to paddle out to the point, but worth it. Some locals but all super friendly if you show respect and chat to them. Needs more swell to work than Carcavelos, or a more southerly swell direction. Can pick up waves closer in to the beach as well. Enjoy.”

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