quiet
- Swell period
- 14s
- Wind
- NE 9 km/h
- Score
- 30
- Confidence
- 68%
All spots / Portugal
September — April
Supertubos
A punchy Peniche beachbreak famous for hollow tubes, shifting sandbanks and World Tour drama.
quiet
Valid 2026-11-05
30Wave score
Forecast confidence68%
At a glance
The latest outlook for Supertubos
No major big-wave window is confirmed yet. We are monitoring the next long-period pulse.
Wave face0.6–1.1 m
Swell period14s
WindNE 9 km/h
Confidence68%
Location
Where is Supertubos?
Explore the surrounding coastline and open the marker for location details.
- Supertubos: 39.35, -9.367
See the break
Explore the area
What to do in Supertubos
Use the illustrated map to discover beaches, viewpoints and local landmarks.
Supertubos
A world-famous Portuguese surf break known for producing fast, powerful and exceptionally hollow waves.
Barrel Zone
The main breaking area where incoming swells form the deep tubes that gave Supertubos its name.
Beach Break
Waves break over shifting sandbars close to shore, allowing both left- and right-hand barrels to form.
Praia do Medão
The exposed sandy beach that hosts Supertubos along the coastline south of Peniche.
Northwest Swell
Atlantic swell approaches from the northwest before rising over the shallow nearshore sandbars.
Peniche Peninsula
A prominent rocky peninsula that helps make the surrounding coastline receptive to several swell directions.
Peniche
One of Europe’s leading surf towns and the primary base for visiting Supertubos.
Consolação
A small coastal community located immediately south of Praia do Medão and the Supertubos break.
Atlantic Ocean
The open ocean supplying the powerful swells that create Supertubos’ celebrated barrels.
Portugal
The Atlantic-facing country whose central-west coast is home to Peniche and Supertubos.
Wave face
Swell history & forecast
Recent results and the next 16 days, shown against stacked 1.8 m people for scale.
Next 16 days
- Swell period
- 12.5s
- Wind
- NE 18 km/h
- Score
- 55
- Confidence
- 20%
- Swell period
- 12.5s
- Wind
- NE 14 km/h
- Score
- 42
- Confidence
- 18%
- Swell period
- 12.5s
- Wind
- NE 18 km/h
- Score
- 52
- Confidence
- 25%
- Swell period
- 12.5s
- Wind
- NE 18 km/h
- Score
- 52
- Confidence
- 20%
- Swell period
- 12.1s
- Wind
- NE 16.5 km/h
- Score
- 62
- Confidence
- 28%
- Swell period
- 12.5s
- Wind
- NE 16 km/h
- Score
- 54
- Confidence
- 25%
- Swell period
- 12s
- Wind
- NE 14 km/h
- Score
- 58
- Confidence
- 20%
- Swell period
- 12.5s
- Wind
- NE 16 km/h
- Score
- 55
- Confidence
- 25%
- Swell period
- 12s
- Wind
- NE 14 km/h
- Score
- 48
- Confidence
- 25%
- Swell period
- 11.5s
- Wind
- NE 14 km/h
- Score
- 38
- Confidence
- 18%
- Swell period
- 12s
- Wind
- NE 14 km/h
- Score
- 45
- Confidence
- 20%
- Swell period
- 12s
- Wind
- NE 14 km/h
- Score
- 42
- Confidence
- 18%
- Swell period
- 12.5s
- Wind
- NE 14 km/h
- Score
- 45
- Confidence
- 18%
- Swell period
- 12s
- Wind
- NE 14 km/h
- Score
- 58
- Confidence
- 25%
- Swell period
- 12.5s
- Wind
- E 14 km/h
- Score
- 58
- Confidence
- 30%
When to visit
Month-by-month season planner
Typical big-wave season: September — April. Forecasts still decide the worthwhile days.
- Jan2.6 mAverage swellTypical 1.2–4.4 mBig-wave season
- Feb2.5 mAverage swellTypical 1.1–4.2 mBig-wave season
- Mar2.2 mAverage swellTypical 1.0–3.7 mBig-wave season
- Apr1.9 mAverage swellTypical 0.9–3.2 mBig-wave season
- May1.6 mAverage swellTypical 0.7–2.7 mShoulder month
- Jun1.4 mAverage swellTypical 0.6–2.4 mUsually quieter
- Jul1.3 mAverage swellTypical 0.6–2.2 mUsually quieter
- Aug1.4 mAverage swellTypical 0.6–2.4 mShoulder month
- Sep1.7 mAverage swellTypical 0.8–2.9 mBig-wave season
- Oct2.1 mAverage swellTypical 1.0–3.6 mBig-wave season
- Nov2.4 mAverage swellTypical 1.1–4.1 mBig-wave season
- Dec2.7 mAverage swellTypical 1.2–4.6 mBig-wave season
Offshore significant wave height (Hs). Typical range is P10–P90, not breaking wave-face height.
- Confidence
- Medium–high
- Estimated uncertainty
- ±0.3 m
Plan the journey
How to reach Supertubos
Travel times are estimates and can increase with traffic, weather, border formalities or major swell crowds.
Humberto Delgado Airport, Lisbon (LIS)
Lisbon is the nearest major international airport to Peniche and Praia do Medão.
Lisbon Airport → Peniche
Follow the A8 north and turn toward Peniche on the IP6. A car makes it easier to move between exposed and sheltered breaks.
Travel detailsPeniche or Praia do Medão
Beachfront accommodation offers the fastest access. Central Peniche has more restaurants, while Baleal has more surf camps and rental shops.
Accommodation → Praia do Medão
Follow signs south toward Consolação and use the beachfront parking. Arrive early on competition and premium swell days.
Travel detailsBeach → Supertubos lineup
Paddle through the safest visible channel. Shifting sandbanks and currents mean there is no single permanent entry route.
Guides
Plan the whole visit
Forecast, viewing, travel and safety guidance in one place.
When to visit
Plan flexibly
The established big-wave season at Supertubos is September — April. The best days are uncommon and usually become clear only a few days ahead.
Read guide →Where to watchGive the ocean room
View Supertubos from established public viewpoints and obey closures, barriers and local authorities.
Read guide →Where to stayTravel with flexibility
Stay within easy reach of Supertubos, but avoid booking solely around a long-range forecast.
Read guide →SafetyNon-negotiable basics
Big-wave coastlines are hazardous for spectators and surfers. Conditions at Supertubos can change quickly.
Read guide →RecordsVerified history first
Supertubos has earned its place in big-wave history through remarkable conditions, surfers and local communities.
Read guide →Common questions
Supertubos FAQs
Practical answers for planning a safe, well-informed visit.
When is the best surf season at Supertubos?+
Supertubos is typically most consistent from September through April. The best days combine a suitable Atlantic swell, favourable wind and well-formed nearshore sandbanks.
Where is Supertubos?+
Supertubos breaks at Praia do Medão, immediately south of Peniche on Portugal’s central-west coast. Peniche is the main accommodation and services base.
How do surfers reach the Supertubos lineup?+
Surfers paddle directly from the beach through the safest visible channel. Because the sandbanks and currents shift, there is no permanent entry route.
Is Supertubos suitable for beginners?+
The main break is fast, hollow and powerful and is generally unsuitable for beginners when working properly. Less experienced surfers should use an appropriate nearby beach and local instruction.