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Level 6/10

Supertubos

Peniche, Portugal
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Supertubos is Portugal's answer to Pipeline—a savage beachbreak that produces some of the heaviest barrels in Europe. The wave breaks over sand banks shaped by the Nazaré Canyon system, creating hollow, powerful tubes that have earned it a permanent spot on the WSL Championship Tour. Located on the Peniche peninsula, it picks up virtually any Atlantic swell and transforms it into throaty barrels. The takeoff is critical, the lip is thick, and the closeouts are unforgiving. Portuguese Pipeline indeed.

Spot Details

Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
W (270°)
Direction range
225° - 315°
Size range
1.8m - 3.7m
Ideal period
16s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
N (0°)
Offshore range
315° - 45°
Best window
morning

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid to high

Difficulty

6/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Beach

Getting There

Airport
LIS
Drive time
75 min

Data Quality

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