Santa Cruz
Torres Vedras, Portugal
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Current Conditions
🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
8
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
6
ft
ft
Swell Height
6ft
Swell Period
14s
Wind Speed
8kt
Air Temp
16°C
Wind Gusts
8kt
Precipitation
0mm
Secondary Swell
4.1ft @ 14s
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📍 Local Knowledge
Santa Cruz in Peniche is an exposed beach break known for its consistent year-round surf, performing best when west swells align with offshore easterly winds. The break offers a mix of left and right-hand peaks that hold their shape across all tide stages, making it versatile for most conditions. It receives both groundswells and windswells, providing reliable surf even outside peak swell seasons. Santa Cruz can get busy when firing, but it delivers quality, rideable waves—especially during winter, with December offering the most consistent clean conditions.
Best Swell: W
Bottom: Sand
Ideal Conditions
Swell: W
Wind: E