When is the best time to surf Peniche?

Surf in Peniche is most reliable from April–May, September–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Peniche?

Sea temperature in Peniche averages 14°C in March and 18°C in August. That calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit at the coldest and a 3/2mm full wetsuit at the warmest.

Is Peniche good for beginners?

Yes — Peniche has beach breaks, reef breaks and point breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.

Can I work remotely from Peniche with a team in another time zone?

Peniche runs on Europe/Lisbon. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 3 hours of shared workday with New York, 8 hours of shared workday with London and 7 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.

Surf Peniche, Portugal

Surf Peniche, Portugal: beach breaks, reef breaks and point breaks for all levels, best surf April–May, September–November, sea 14°C–18°C.

Waves

beach breaks, reef breaks and point breaks

Suits

all levels

Best surf months

April–May, September–November

Sea temperature

14–18°C

Surf season in Peniche, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	–	2.6	13 s WNW	12	15	2.7
February	–	2.9	13 s NW	12	14	2.1
March	–	2.7	13 s NW	13	14	2.2
April	In season	2.1	11 s NW	15	15	2.2
May	In season	1.7	10 s NW	16	16	1.3
June	–	1.6	9 s NNW	18	17	0.5
July	–	1.5	9 s NNW	19	18	0.2
August	–	1.5	9 s NNW	20	18	0.3
September	In season	1.7	11 s NW	19	18	1.0
October	In season	2.1	12 s NW	18	18	3.0
November	In season	2.5	12 s NW	15	17	3.4
December	–	2.6	13 s NW	13	16	2.4

Surf spots near Peniche

Working remotely from Peniche

Peniche is on Europe/Lisbon (UTC+0 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

New York3 h
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London8 h
Berlin7 h
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Peniche?: Surf in Peniche is most reliable from April–May, September–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Peniche?: Sea temperature in Peniche averages 14°C in March and 18°C in August. That calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit at the coldest and a 3/2mm full wetsuit at the warmest.
Is Peniche good for beginners?: Yes — Peniche has beach breaks, reef breaks and point breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
Can I work remotely from Peniche with a team in another time zone?: Peniche runs on Europe/Lisbon. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 3 hours of shared workday with New York, 8 hours of shared workday with London and 7 hours of shared workday with Berlin all year round.

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