The right spot near Porto da Cruz. At the right time.
Every beach within 25 km of Porto da Cruz, scored 0–100 for your sport and your ability — with the full 8-day forecast and alerts when your window opens, in the app.
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 — 96/100 for wing foiling at Advanced level, 10 km away.
Every spot within 25 km of Porto da Cruz
| Spot | Distance | Best today | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Praia da Alagoa0.5 km | 0.5 km | 84/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Praia da Maiata0.5 km | 0.5 km | 73/100GoodKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Praia de S. Roque8.3 km | 8.3 km | 91/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Praia da Ribeira de Natal8.6 km | 8.6 km | 90/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Praia das Palmeiras9.9 km | 9.9 km | 96/100Epic!Wing Foiling · Advanced | Wing Foiling · Advanced |
| Prainha do Caniçal10.7 km | 10.7 km | 85/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Praia da Vespa11.5 km | 11.5 km | 89/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Praia de São Lourenço12.4 km | 12.4 km | 90/100Epic!Kite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Praia dos Reis Magos14.0 km | 14.0 km | 87/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Praia do Garajau15.0 km | 15.0 km | 89/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Praia do Almirante Reis15.6 km | 15.6 km | 86/100ExcellentKite Foiling · Expert | Kite Foiling · Expert |
| Praia Formosa18.9 km | 18.9 km | 82/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praia de Vigário19.9 km | 19.9 km | 83/100ExcellentE-Foiling · Expert | E-Foiling · Expert |
| Praia da Fajã da Areia20.3 km | 20.3 km | 75/100GoodPaddleboarding · Expert | Paddleboarding · 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
Learning near Porto da Cruz?
The list above is ranked by distance and covers every ability. These are ranked by how forgiving the conditions are for someone starting out.
04 · FAQ
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 — 96/100 for wing foiling at Advanced 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.