Surf foiling in Portugal in December
In December the best surf foiling in Portugal is at Peniche – Baleal, Carcavelos & Nazaré – Praia do Norte.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 2.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 16–17°C, 4/3 wetsuit
- Air: 16°C by day, 10°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 24 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 12; a day can have both
- For beginners: Peniche – Baleal, Carcavelos & Lagos – Meia Praia.
When are you planning to go?
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Baleal
Peniche · Portugal
2.9 m waves16° water16° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIS 68 km
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Carcavelos
Portugal
2.6 m waves16° water16° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 6 km
3
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Praia do Norte
Nazaré · Portugal
2.5 m waves16° water16° air
Advanced only · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ LIS 92 km
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Fonte da Telha
Costa da Caparica · Portugal
2.4 m waves16° water16° air
Intermediate and up · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ CAT 22 km
5
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Meia Praia
Lagos · Portugal
1.5 m waves17° water18° air
Beginner-friendly · 4/3 wetsuit · ✈ PRM 8 km
Averages of the 5 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surf foiling in Portugal in December?
Peniche – Baleal: 2.9 m waves; Carcavelos: 2.6 m waves; Nazaré – Praia do Norte: 2.5 m waves.
How warm is the water in Portugal in December?
About 16°C: 4/3 wetsuit.
Where can beginners go surf foiling in December?
Good spots for beginners this month: Peniche – Baleal, Carcavelos & Lagos – Meia Praia.
Which airport is closest?
Lisbon Humberto Delgado Airport (LIS), 68 km from Peniche – Baleal; Cascais Airport (CAT), 6 km from Carcavelos; Portimão Airport (PRM), 8 km from Lagos – Meia Praia.
