SEA KREW · WINTER SURF GUIDE
A local coach's guide to the season's best waves: water temps, wetsuits and where to go.
THE WAVES
From November to March the Atlantic sends consistent swell, mornings are often offshore and the summer crowds go home. More waves per session, more time to practise.
THE WATER
About 14–16°C at its coldest in February. Bring a 4/3 and boots, or use ours: they're included in every Sea Krew session.
YOUR LEVEL
Intermediate or advanced? Winter is your best season to progress. Total beginner? Come between spring and autumn, when the waves are gentler.
WHERE TO SURF
Reefs and points in Europe's World Surfing Reserve, quiet beach breaks in Santa Cruz, all less than an hour from Lisbon.
BIG-WAVE SEASON
Watch the biggest waves on the planet with a spotter from the Nexus tow-surf team. Tours depend on swell and safety conditions.
CONDITIONS CHANGE DAILY
Read the full winter guide, then tell us your dates and level. We'll suggest the right programme.