Surfing in Portugal and maybe France??!?!

[surfinforlife]

Hey all,

I have to go to Portugal (Lisbon) in July for work and I am wondering what the surf is like there? Im not heaps experienced at the moment, so beginner spots are what im looking for. Also im doing a tour through France from the North to the South. Im guessing there is no surf in the south, but what about the north??

[TINGASURF]

Hi!

I am based in the Lisbon coast and its a great surfing coastline as there are plenty of spots to choose from and for all levels (playa grande, carcavelos). If you need more help feel free to e-mail me marcela_gago@hotmail.com. Will be happy to help.
Hope to see you soon

Marcela

[oldiebeginner]

Hi, only surfed at Guincho, nice beach, nice waves, but did get a bit big for a beginner like myself...also quite powerful when the tide was coming in.
Can also rent board/wetsuit.
Been to alot of different beaches in Portugal when i was with my Portuguese girlfriend and most looked good for beginners.

The people are really friendly also.

Good wine and weather

[drowningbitbybit]

Also im doing a tour through France from the North to the South. Im guessing there is no surf in the south, but what about the north??

Wrong way round. The best and most consistent spots are in the south of france (west facing coast obviously! )
You cant go too wrong with Biarritz and Hossegor

[barrelled2perfection]

I fully agree with that! Biarritz and ol' hossy are by far the best places to go...just make sure ur not going during a flat spell!! :lol: