The sandy bay that curves from Peniche to the little island of Baleal, a few minutes north of Supertubos. Baleal island and the Peniche peninsula shelter the bay from the biggest north-west swells, so it serves up gentle, rolling waves when the open coast is too big — the reason it's the base for most of Peniche's surf schools and camps. Works all year, best with light southerly winds.
🌡️ ~18.1°C now · a 2mm spring suit / shorty
Beginner: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Intermediate: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Advanced: not suitable for this level
Local surf community
Local shops, schools and places to stay near Baleal worth checking out.
Live by the tides. Surf with the originals. Baleal Surf Camp is Portugal's original surf camp, running since 1993 right on the sands of Peniche. Whether it's your first time on a board or you're refining your style, we place you with the right group, on the right day, for the conditions that actually suit you. From shared dorms to private apartments, we have accommodation and gear for every budget, and we welcome everyone from solo travellers to families, experts to novices.
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Beginner: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Intermediate: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, Oct, Nov, Dec
Advanced: not suitable for this level
All-time average wind & swell
Dashed line marks Baleal's known offshore direction. Bright arrow is the all-time average swell direction, colored arrow is the all-time average wind direction at 18 km/h — hover or tap either arrow for exact values.
Monthly avg wave height (ft)
Monthly avg wind speed (km/h)
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| 16° | 15° | 15° | 16° | 16° | 17° | 17° | 16° | 17° | 18° | 18° | 16° |
Averages from 3 years of daily wave, wind and water temperature data — what a typical year looks like, not a forecast.
Waves average 7.6 ft (2.3 m), with cross-onshore winds around 19 km/h from the E. Water is ~16°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for intermediates.
Waves average 6.9 ft (2.1 m), with onshore winds around 17 km/h from the NE. Water is ~15°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for intermediates.
Waves average 7.7 ft (2.3 m), with cross-offshore winds around 18 km/h from the W. Water is ~15°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for intermediates.
Waves average 5.5 ft (1.7 m), with onshore winds around 18 km/h from the N. Water is ~16°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for beginners and intermediates.
Waves average 4.6 ft (1.4 m), with cross-onshore winds around 19 km/h from the NW. Water is ~16°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for beginners.
Waves average 4.0 ft (1.2 m), with cross-onshore winds around 19 km/h from the NW. Water is ~17°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for beginners.
Waves average 4.2 ft (1.3 m), with onshore winds around 20 km/h from the N. Water is ~17°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for beginners.
Waves average 4.5 ft (1.4 m), with onshore winds around 20 km/h from the N. Water is ~16°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for beginners.
Waves average 5.0 ft (1.5 m), with onshore winds around 17 km/h from the N. Water is ~17°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for beginners.
Waves average 5.9 ft (1.8 m), with cross-offshore winds around 17 km/h from the W. Water is ~18°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. A best month for beginners and intermediates.
Waves average 6.4 ft (2.0 m), with cross-onshore winds around 17 km/h from the E. Water is ~18°C: a 2mm spring suit / shorty. A best month for intermediates.
Waves average 6.9 ft (2.1 m), with cross-onshore winds around 17 km/h from the E. Water is ~16°C: a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. A best month for intermediates.
For beginners: Apr–Oct. For intermediates: Oct–Apr. The biggest waves come in March, averaging 7.7 ft (2.3 m), and the smallest in June, at 4.0 ft (1.2 m).
It ranges from ~15°C in March to ~18°C in October, averaged over 3 years of daily readings.
In March (~15°C): a 3/2mm full suit, boots optional. In October (~18°C): a 2mm spring suit / shorty.
Yes. The best months for beginners are Apr–Oct, when waves average around 4.8 ft (1.5 m).
The nearest airport is LIS, and the nearest town is Peniche, Portugal.
