São Pedro do Estoril – Bico

São Pedro do Estoril · Lisbon coast · Portugal

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Bico is the outer reef in the bay in front of São Pedro do Estoril. It holds the biggest waves on the Cascais line and gives long rights after a long paddle. Sessions here can be heavy, and the line-up has a strong local crew, many of them on longboards.

Level
Advanced
Break
Reef break, reef
Waves
Rights
Crowd
Busy
Season
winter, autumn
Boards
A longboard or a mid-length gun for the long paddle and big sets.

When it works

✓ A large south-west to west swell with a north-east wind; it works on most tides.

When it doesn't

✕ Small swells don't reach it, and southerly winds blow it out.

Watch out for

  • reef
  • rocks
  • rips
  • localism

Best months

November, December, January, February, March

Local tips

It is a long paddle, so be fit. Respect the locals on the peak.

Getting there

From the São Pedro do Estoril car park on the Marginal, look west across the bay.

Travel notes

How often it works
It works only on the larger winter swells that wrap around Cascais, but when it does it holds more size than its neighbours.
Crowd and vibe
Few surfers on weekdays, busy at weekends. The locals expect respect and are known to defend their waves.
Camping and vans
Orbitur Guincho is about 9 km west. Portuguese law limits motorhome overnight stays to 48 hours outside campsites. Nearest campsite about 9 km away.
Facilities
Use the São Pedro do Estoril beach facilities: summer lifeguards, toilets, showers and cafés.
Water quality
The nearby São Pedro do Estoril bathing point was rated excellent in 2025 (APA). Avoid the water after heavy rain.

Ideal conditions

Swell
SSW–W best, S–WNW works
Size
2.5–4.5 m offshore swell; starts at 1.8 m, holds to 6 m
Period
12 s minimum, best from 15 s
Wind
Offshore N–ENE; handles onshore up to 10 km/h
Tide
mid best
Faces
SSW (195°)

Live cam

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

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