Surfing around Ericeira

Backdoor

This place is a summer break generating all summer swells. Best to be surfed on north/northwest swells. Very hollow and has to be surfed at high tide. Uncrowded. 

The Cave

The heaviest spot in Europe - this place is insane. Only the best in the world can surf this spot as it breaks pretty much on rocks. If you fall off your on rocks. This place was only discovered in the last few years by the local pro's and looks perfect from afar. It is uncrowded and can only be surfed at high tide and above 2 meters.

Crazy Left

Can only be surfed at high tide and is a perfect spot for hollow left hand barrels. Short ride but fun and uncrowded. Rock bottom. 

Foz do Lizandro

It is a river mouth beach break only a few steps away from the camp. When the sand bars are settled this place can be the best beach break in Portugal. It is best surfed on a south/west swell at low tide break. It is for all types of surfers and great for beginners. Can get crowded but has great left and right hand peaky waves all over the beach. You can get barrels on mid tide.

Furnas

Another spot for solid swell. Can be an awesome spot to surf if the banks are right. Uncrowded.

Pedra Branca

Also known as White Rock. It is an extremely hollow left, holds large swell. Bestest surfed at 3-4 ft. Can only be surfed at high tide as is rock bottom. Usually crowded with bodyboarders on weekends.

Pontinha

Is at the furthest tip of Ribeira and can be perfect with all the right winds and swell, but usually closes out on a westerly wind. Normaly uncrowded.

Praia do Norte

This place works well with all swell and is another high tide spot. It is not recommended to be surfed at low tide. Can be a good long right hander for all types of surfers. Uncrowded. 

Praia do Peixe

Only breaks in big swell into a fishing port. It is not a very good spot to surf.

Ribeira D'lhas 

Along right hand point which breaks over rock. Can be one of the longest waves in the area. It holds up to 12 ft swell and gets all of the swell in the summer season. It is surfed best when winds are from the west/northwest. Usually crowded.

Reef

Very hollow and very shallow. Can not be surfed under 6 feet. This spot is for pro´s only. Some of the best barrels can be had here. Crowded with bodyboarders on the weekends. 

San Juliao

Usually has the best surf and banks for summer. It is a long beach break and if your up for a 10 minutes walk down the beach you can have a peak to yourself. It is a beautiful spot.