ZOCO SURFING HOLIDAYS

SURFING HOLIDAYS IN PORTUGAL'S PORTO E NORTE REGION

CORTEGAÇA SURF CAMP - SURF SPOTS & BREAKS

Northern Portugal is the ideal place for uncrowded, classic surf. It’s blessed with some seriously sweet swells throughout most of the year and has to be the most uncrowded spot in Europe. As yet this area is relatively undiscovered by mass tourism and has largely escaped the focus of the surfing world. While the majority of travelling surfers have their attention centered on the waves of the south, local surfers have enjoyed the consistent swells and high quality waves of this region. In the summer there are fun waves everywhere and in spring and autumn the waves pick up in size and power and offer and offer the intermedaite or experienced surfer the chance to explore some of the epic spots. On the right days, and with a little local guidance you'll find perfect waves all over this beautiful coastline. Just get out there…

The whole coast is littered with unknown spots just begging to be surfed. You don't even have to wander very far from well known breaks to find yourself surfing alone and possibly on an even beter peak.

CABELDO DO DOURO

The river mouth of the Douro River in Oporto, is a very long and powerful 'A-frame' wave, that offers great right hand tube rides with shorter lefts available on the other side of the peak. It doesn't get classic too often but when it does, it's a serious contender for the 'best right-hander in Europe' award! Works best in Meduim to big swells, offshore in easterly winds.

ESPINHO

Known for its powerful rights, this point break is one of the most consistent surf spots in Portugal. This wave works through all the tides but is best on mid to low tide and easterly winds.

The whole area around Porto, especially to the south, has numerous surf spots, empty line ups and waves suitable for surfers of all abilities.