Ericeira Town & South · Portugal
Surfing São Julião
A beach break in Ericeira Town & South, Portugal, for intermediate surfers.
São Julião is a wide, open beach about 10 km south of Ericeira, just past Foz do Lizandro, with cliffs at both ends. It takes almost any west swell and has peaks along its whole length.
Because it's so exposed, it can be powerful and the currents along the beach are strong. On a small to medium swell with an east wind it's a good, uncrowded alternative to the Ericeira reefs.
There are rocks at the ends of the beach. Car parks and a couple of beach cafés sit above the sand.
When to surf
São Julião
São Julião is at its best from year-round. Conditions it likes: W swell, E-SE offshore wind, mid tide.
October to February: Prime
Biggest, most consistent NW/W groundswell, cold but firing
March to April: Good
Reliable swell, milder water, shoulder-season crowds
May to June: Quiet
Smaller and patchier, pleasant weather
July to August: Avoid
Small summer swell, packed beaches, high season prices
The year across Ericeira
Waves near São Julião
Foz do Lizandro
3 kmEriceira Town & South · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate
Pedra Branca
5 kmEriceira Town & South · Left Reef · Advanced / Pro
Reef
6 kmEriceira Town & South · Right Reef · Advanced
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Ericeira town puts you on foot to Pedra Branca, Reef and the harbour nightlife; Foz do Lizandro (10min south) is quieter and best for beginners and families.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Ericeira Town & South guide.
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