Molhe Leste

Peniche · Portugal Centro · Portugal

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Molhe Leste is a hollow, powerful right that wedges off the east breakwater of Peniche harbour, at the north end of the Supertubos beach. Wannasurf and surf-forecast name south-west swell as best, while big winter north-west swells also wrap in and bounce off the wall. The breakwater shelters it from the north wind. Wannasurf rates it world class, with conditions similar to Supertubos.

Level
Advanced
Break
Jetty, sand
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Crowded
Season
autumn, winter
Boards
A shortboard or step-up.

When it works

✓ A 2–3.5 m south-west to west swell, or a big north-west one, with an east to north-east wind, at low to mid tide.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells, and summer, when it is usually flat.

Watch out for

  • localism
  • rocks
  • crowds
  • pollution

Best months

January, February, March, October, November, December

Local tips

Respect the locals; wannasurf warns of real trouble otherwise. Watch out for the breakwater rocks.

Getting there

Drive to the south side of Peniche towards the harbour; the spot is next to the east breakwater. Park near the beach.

Travel notes

How often it works
Surf-forecast says it works only now and then; summer is mostly flat.
Crowd and vibe
Busy when it works, with strong localism.
Camping and vans
The Peniche municipal campsite is about 2 km away. 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 2 km away.
Facilities
Lifeguards in season, a first-aid post, toilets, showers and a beach bar.
Water quality
Molhe Leste, next to the harbour, was rated only 'good' in APA's latest annual classification, with no Blue Flag.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SW–WNW best, SSW–NW works
Size
2–3.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1.6 m, holds to 4.5 m
Period
11 s minimum, best from 14 s
Wind
Offshore N–E; handles onshore up to 12 km/h
Tide
low, mid best, avoid high
Faces
SW (230°)

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