Murtinheira

Figueira da Foz · Portugal Centro · Portugal

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Murtinheira is a beach at the foot of the Serra da Boa Viagem, north of Cabo Mondego and next to Quiaios. It is a very consistent beach break, with long rides on good days. Surf-forecast says it favours lefts, while wannasurf highlights rights.

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

When it works

✓ A 1–2 m north-west swell with a south-east wind, around mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ The north wind and very big swells.

Watch out for

  • rips
  • localism
  • pollution

Best months

March, April, September, October, November

Local tips

Check it when Figueira's beaches are flat; it picks up more swell. Keep a low profile with the locals.

Getting there

From Figueira da Foz, drive north over the Serra da Boa Viagem towards Quiaios. The last stretch is a track.

Travel notes

How often it works
Very consistent: it works all year and picks up most swells.
Crowd and vibe
Empty in the week and few surfers at weekends. Surf-forecast mentions locals.
Camping and vans
The Quiaios campsite is about 1.5 km away, 500 m from Quiaios 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 1.5 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, WSW–NNW works
Size
1–2 m offshore swell; starts at 0.6 m, holds to 2.6 m
Period
8 s minimum, best from 11 s
Wind
Offshore ENE–SE; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
WNW (290°)

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