Portugal is renowned for its pleasant weather throughout all seasons of the year, becoming warmer during the summer. Thousands of surfers from all corners of the globe flock to our shores to bask in our waves, the sunshine, and the high quality of life.
Despite the outside temperature soaring up to 40 degrees on some summer days, the water remains chilly all year round, varying between a maximum of around 22ºC and a minimum of 13ºC.
The water temperature varies depending on the beach and the season. In general, you will find warmer waters in the south, towards the Algarve, and colder waters in the north.
In the heart of winter, water temperatures can drop to around 14-15 degrees Celsius in the Lisbon area, reaching up to 20 degrees Celsius during the summer. Thus, there is a very small thermal range between winter and summer.
In the Algarve, water temperatures can rise up to 23 degrees Celsius during the summer.
Some data below from Costa da Caparica, near Lisbon
In general, a single wetsuit is sufficient to surf in Portugal throughout the year: a 4/3mm. If you only want to invest in an all-year-round wetsuit, or if you’re just starting out surfing, we recommend looking for a 4/3mm. This way, you can surf in it all year round.
In the winter, if it is really cold, you can choose a 5/3mm wetsuit, and to stay even warmer, you can wear boots, and why not gloves/hoods.
In Portugal, most of us surf in the winter with a 4/3mm wetsuit and only wear boots (or don’t even wear them) from December to March
A wetsuit 4/3mm should be perfect.
For summer, it depends on where you’re planning to surf. In the Algarve, where the water is warmer, a 2/2mm might be sufficient. Heading towards Ericeira and Peniche, we recommend a good 3/2mm or even a 4/3mm for those who feel the cold more. The difference between the outside temperature and the water can be high, and you might feel much colder than you imagined before starting your surf day.
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