Praia da Tocha

Cantanhede · Portugal Centro · Portugal

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Praia da Tocha is a small village beach between Mira and Figueira da Foz, with traditional wooden fishermen's huts. It is an open beach break with hollow, powerful lefts and rights, steep walls and barrel sections. Wannasurf contributors compare it to the coast of south-west France, with friendly locals and no crowds.

Level
Intermediate
Break
Beach break, sand
Waves
Lefts and rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter, spring
Boards
A shortboard.

When it works

✓ A 1–2 m west to north-west swell with an east to south-east wind, at any tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Big swells close out, and the north wind ruins it.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

March, April, September, October, November

Local tips

Walk along the beach to find the best bank. Watch for rips, which are strong when the swell is up.

Getting there

Tocha village is off the N109 between Mira and Figueira. The beach road ends at a car park by the sand.

Travel notes

How often it works
Surf-forecast rates it fairly consistent all year, with good surf at all stages of the tide.
Crowd and vibe
Empty on weekdays and few surfers at weekends. Friendly locals.
Camping and vans
The Praia da Tocha municipal campsite, open all year, is close to the beach. Portuguese road law bans motorhome overnight stays outside authorised places in protected areas, Natura 2000 sites and zones covered by the coastal plans, and limits other overnight stops to 48 hours per municipality. Nearest campsite about 0.5 km away.
Facilities
Lifeguards in season, a first-aid post, toilets, showers, beach bars and wheelchair access. Bars, restaurants and a surf house in the village.
Water quality
Rated excellent in APA's latest annual classification; Blue Flag beach in 2026.

Ideal conditions

Swell
W–NW best, SW–NNW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.7 m, holds to 2.5 m
Period
8 s minimum, best from 11 s
Wind
Offshore NE–SE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
WNW (283°)

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