Watersports spots near Porto da Cruz
14 beaches within 25 km of Porto da Cruz, Portugal, each scored 0–100 for today by sport and ability level.
Where can you surf near Porto da Cruz today?
The best-scoring spot near Porto da Cruz right now is Praia das Palmeiras — 93/100 for kite foiling at expert level, 10 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of Porto da Cruz
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praia da Alagoa | 0.5 km | 80/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia da Maiata | 0.5 km | 80/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia de S. Roque | 8.3 km | 81/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia da Ribeira de Natal | 8.6 km | 80/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia das Palmeiras | 9.9 km | 93/100Epic! | Kite Foiling · expert |
| Prainha do Caniçal | 10.7 km | 79/100Good | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia da Vespa | 11.5 km | 83/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia de São Lourenço | 12.4 km | 81/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia dos Reis Magos | 14.0 km | 79/100Good | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia do Garajau | 15.0 km | 75/100Good | Paddleboarding · expert |
| Praia do Almirante Reis | 15.6 km | 81/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia Formosa | 18.9 km | 81/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia de Vigário | 19.9 km | 82/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
| Praia da Fajã da Areia | 20.3 km | 82/100Excellent | E-Foiling · expert |
Distances are straight-line from the centre of Porto da Cruz, not driving distance. “Best today” is the highest score across all sports and ability levels at that spot for the current hour, so a spot can rank highly for a discipline you do not do — open the spot page for the full sport × ability breakdown.
Further afield
Frequently asked questions.
How many surf spots are near Porto da Cruz?
There are 14 beaches and watersports spots within 25 km of Porto da Cruz, Portugal, ranging from 1 km to 20 km away. Each one is scored 0–100 for ten watersports across four ability levels.
Where is the best place to surf near Porto da Cruz today?
The best-scoring spot near Porto da Cruz right now is Praia das Palmeiras — 93/100 for kite foiling at expert level, 10 km away.
How does 4Shor score spots near Porto da Cruz?
Every spot gets a 0–100 score per sport and per ability level, derived from nearshore wave modelling over seafloor bathymetry plus national met-office wind forecasts — so a beginner and an expert see different scores for the same conditions on the same day. Scores update hourly.