Caparica Beach, North and South zones

Before taking surf lessons in Caparica it is important to understand that the more than 20 km of coastline in the county can be divided into three distinct areas: the North São João Beach, the central coast is Caparica, and the South is Fonte da Telha. Each has its own well-known beaches and breaks that offer unique experiences for surfers of all abilities. The North beaches stretches from Inatel up to Cova do Vapor. The majority of the beaches are west or northwest facing and spots benefit from off-shore east winds, river mouths allow for incredible breaks.

These beaches are especially popular when a west or northwest swell comes in and combines with an offshore east wind.The central zone Caparica , stretching from North Beach to Nova Beach offers the most diversity in its breaks. For example, you may want to head out to the spots near the jetties where fast walls benefit those with short boards and better agility. Long waves at Paraiso Beach provide a slower ride for longboarders while the Marcelino Beach have numerous right and left breaks that make good surf possible during swells of different directions, tidal conditions, and sizes. 

Caparica Surf Spots

The South zone, from Nova Beach to Fonte da Telha, is another area worth checking out after you’ve taken Caparica surf classes. The long sand beaches in this area can have formless waves which can be blown out by onshore wind, but when the surf is good it can be amazing. This is especially true in Fonte da Telha the big south west and west swells waves during the winter months generate waves over 2 meters in Caparica, at these days Fonte da Tenha is an option to have good but smaller size waves.

Your Best Summer

Of course, finding the best surf spot is a matter of personal opinion. There are plenty of other breaks to choose from and some are far more crowded than others. Visit as many as you can and talk it over with more experienced friends to find your favorite. Be sure to also check the surf report before heading out to find out the direction of the swells and the times of high and low tide, as these factors can greatly affect the surf. Before long you will have a handful of favorite Caparica surf spots of your own. To sign up for surf lessons contact CIS Caparica today.

Foam is your friend. Don’t be scared of it. A little bit of extra foam here and there is good for the soul, and your surfing 

Perfect Wax to Caparica

Surf wax is important to any surfer. After all, it’s what prevents you from slipping and falling off of your board. It’s the surf wax that provides traction and grip on the board, without which all of the surf lessons in Caparica wouldn’t help you catch a wave. Knowing how to apply surf wax in the right way could make the difference between catching the wave of your dreams or experiencing a heart-breaking wipeout. The first thing you should learn about wax as a part of your Caparica surf lessons is the difference between the distinct grades of surf wax. In Caparica you should use 12º to 18º wax.