Is April a good month to surf Peniche?

Yes — April falls in Peniche's main surf season (April–May, September–November).

How warm is the sea in Peniche in April?

About 15°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

What is the weather like in Peniche in April?

Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 2.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.

Surf Peniche in April

Surfing Peniche in April: in the main surf season, air around 15°C, sea around 15°C, 2.2 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

15°C

Sea temperature

15°C

Rain

2.2 mm/day

Wind

18 km/h avg

Average wave height

2.1 m (7 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

3.3 m (11 ft)+

Swell period

11 s

Main swell direction

From NW (315°)

What to wear: with the sea around 15°C in April, expect a 4/3mm full wetsuit.

Surf size in Peniche in April

Offshore of Peniche, waves in April average 2.1 m (7 ft), below the year-round average of 2.1 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 3.3 m (11 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 11 seconds from the NW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

April in the context of Peniche's surf season

Peniche's main surf season runs April–May, September–November. April is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is April a good month to surf Peniche?: Yes — April falls in Peniche's main surf season (April–May, September–November).
How warm is the sea in Peniche in April?: About 15°C on average, which calls for a 4/3mm full wetsuit.
What is the weather like in Peniche in April?: Air temperature averages 15°C, with about 2.2 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.