Peniche, Portugal

Baleal

A sandy isthmus with waves on both sides, which means an option in almost any wind — one reason half of Europe's surf schools seem to be based here.

Best forBeach
Approx. flying time~11h 30m from Los Angeles
Nearest airportLisbon (LIS)

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About this place

Lagide and Cantinho da Baía serve up soft, consistent peelers, while Supertubos down the road shows you what the ocean does when it grows up. Lisbon is an hour away; summer water is brisk but manageable.

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When to go

Daytime highs run from about 15°C in January to 23°C in July. Driest in July and August; wettest in October, with rain on about 12 days. The sea is warmest in October at around 19°C, coolest at 15°C.

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August23° · no rain · sea 17°Mild and dry.

Monthly figures averaged from daily records for 2020–2024 at this location (ERA5 reanalysis). Highlighted months are warm and mostly dry — June to September.

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