Porto Coast · Portugal
Surfing Miramar
A beach break in Porto Coast, Portugal, for intermediate surfers.
Miramar is a small beach break south of Porto, near Espinho, in front of a chapel built on a rock. It's less crowded than the jetty peaks at Espinho, and it needs a clean groundswell.
It's at its best on a clean groundswell in autumn and winter. The chapel on the rocks, the Senhor da Pedra, is one of the best-known sights on this coast. Espinho, a few minutes south, has more peaks and places to stay.
When to surf
Miramar
Miramar is at its best from September to April. Conditions it likes: Clean groundswell.
September to April: Prime
Consistent swell from multiple directions, cold but reliable
May, Jun: Good
Decent swell, water starting to warm
July to August: Quiet
Smaller summer swell, busiest beaches of the year
The year across Porto & the North
Waves near Miramar
Espinho
7 kmPorto Coast · Beach Break · Intermediate / Advanced
Matosinhos
13 kmPorto Coast · Beach Break · Beginner / Intermediate
Vila do Conde
33 kmPorto Coast · Beach Break · Intermediate
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there
Where to stay: Matosinhos is minutes from central Porto by metro; Espinho is a proper small seaside town 30 minutes south, with a more consistent beach break.
Transport, costs, where to stay and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Porto Coast guide.
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