Leirosa

Figueira da Foz · Portugal Centro · Portugal

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Leirosa is a small fishing village at the south end of the Figueira da Foz coast, with long empty beaches stretching south. Wannasurf points to a better peak about 20 minutes' walk from the village, with fast, fun lefts and rights that can run long on good days.

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

When it works

✓ A 1.5–2.5 m west swell with an east to south-east wind.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells and the north wind.

Watch out for

  • rips

Best months

March, April, September, October, November, December

Local tips

Park in Leirosa and walk along the beach, as wannasurf describes, to find the better banks away from the village.

Getting there

Leirosa is reached from the N109 south of Figueira da Foz. Park in the village by the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Surf-forecast rates it fairly consistent and able to work all year.
Crowd and vibe
Few surfers on weekdays and crowded at weekends when it works.
Camping and vans
Orbitur Gala, on the south side of the Mondego in Cova-Gala, is about 8 km north. 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 8 km away.
Facilities
Lifeguards in season, a first-aid post, toilets and a beach bar.
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
1.4–2.4 m offshore swell; starts at 1 m, holds to 3 m
Period
9 s minimum, best from 12 s
Wind
Offshore NE–SE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
WNW (283°)

Live cam

No cam at this spot yet: the forecast and the guide are on the map.

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