Consolação

Peniche · Portugal Centro · Portugal

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Consolação is a right-hand point over flat rock, just south of the small fort at Consolação, a few kilometres south of Peniche. It needs a solid swell and holds big ones, with long rides on a good day. On the north side of the point there is an easier beach break for beginners.

Level
Advanced
Break
Point break, rock
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Some company
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard or step-up.

When it works

✓ A 1.5–3.5 m south-west to west swell with a north-east wind, at low to mid tide on the dropping tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Summer, when it is usually flat, and high tide.

Watch out for

  • rocks
  • reef
  • currents

Best months

January, February, March, October, November, December

Local tips

Check it when Supertubos is crowded, wannasurf suggests. Watch for urchins on the rocks. It has some shelter from the north wind.

Getting there

Consolação is on the coast road south of Peniche. Park near the fort and walk to the point.

Travel notes

How often it works
Surf-forecast rates it inconsistent: it needs a decent swell and is usually flat in summer.
Crowd and vibe
Empty on weekdays and few surfers at weekends.
Camping and vans
The Peniche municipal campsite is about 5 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 5 km away.
Facilities
The Consolação beach has lifeguards in season, toilets, showers and a beach bar.
Water quality
Consolação beach was rated excellent in APA's latest annual classification and flies a Blue Flag in 2026.

Ideal conditions

Swell
WSW–WNW best, SW–NW works
Size
1.8–3.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1.3 m, holds to 5 m
Period
10 s minimum, best from 14 s
Wind
Offshore NNE–E; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid best, avoid high, on the falling tide
Faces
WSW (250°)

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