Cantinho
Peniche, Portugal · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 12.1s
- Wind
- 9 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Tide · today
Low · High in 2h025-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in Europe/Lisbon local
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Cantinho is a point break over sand in Peniche, Portugal. It's at its best on 0.5–10m swells from the N / NW / W with light offshore winds from the SE / E / NE, around mid to high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- N, NW, W
- Best wind direction
- SE, E, NE
- Ideal wave size
- 0.5m – 10m
Cantinho surf FAQ
Is Cantinho good for beginners?+
Cantinho is a point break over sand, usually breaking in the 0.5–10m range, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Cantinho?+
Different days call for different boards. Cantinho can get sizeable, so a shortboard comes into its own on bigger days, while a longboard still works when it drops small. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Cantinho?+
Cantinho tends to work best around mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Cantinho?+
Look for 0.5–10m of swell from the N / NW / W with light offshore winds from the SE / E / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.
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