Peniche, Portugal

Supertubos Surf Guide

Supertubos, near Peniche, is Portugal’s premier beach break: a powerful, hollow sandbar wave often compared to a European Pipeline, and a regular stop on the professional tour.

Best conditions

Best swell directionW (280°)
Offshore windE (100°)
Swell exposureWide open exposure
Break typeBeach break
Best seasonAutumn and winter (September to March)
Skill levelIntermediate to advanced

Direction and exposure values come from SwellChaser’s calibrated forecast model. Always check a live forecast and local conditions before you paddle out.

About Supertubos

Supertubos delivers fast, barrelling peaks over sand when the Atlantic sends clean W to WNW groundswell with offshore easterlies. It is powerful and shallow for a beach break, rewarding good tube-riders.

The autumn and winter months bring the most consistent swell to the Peniche peninsula.

Frequently asked questions

What makes Supertubos special?

Supertubos is a rare beach break that produces fast, hollow barrels, earning comparisons to Pipeline. It works best on clean W-WNW Atlantic swell with offshore wind.

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