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Carcavelos

Carcavelos is the Lisbon-area beachbreak at the first ocean frontage after the Tejo mouth, a famous urban heavy that throws sand-bottom barrels when winter swell lines up. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Carcavelos in Lisbon.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationLisbon, PT
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Lineup Insights

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The Wave

North wind is the clean lane, W to WSW and even SW are the useful swell angles, and medium-low tide is the sweet spot even though the beach can still break outside that window.

Keep the line high and tight on the face.

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Lineup Guide

Winter brings the strongest surf and the heaviest crowd.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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