Surf filming in Ericeira, near Lisbon
Get your session filmed in Ericeira and use surf video analysis to see how you really surf. Ericeira is a World Surfing Reserve, and whether you're on your first green waves or working on the reefs, footage shows you exactly what to change.
Foz do Lizandro, the town beach break, is the place to be filmed if you're learning or riding a longboard. Summer brings smaller, softer waves and warm water, which suits reviewing your pop-up and stance wave by wave.
From autumn through spring the reefs switch on. At Ribeira d'Ilhas, a long, walling right-hander, video shows whether you're using the whole wall or rushing to the end, and at Pedra Branca how you handle a faster, shallower wave.
Breaks around Ericeira
Foz do Lizandro
The town beach break, ideal for beginners and longboarders. Watch for a rip near the river mouth after heavy rain.
Ribeira d'Ilhas
Ericeira's best-known spot: a long, walling right-hander over a rocky reef, with a car park and a ramp down to the beach.
Pedra Branca
A more accessible reef option on mid-size swells. It's shallow at low tide and has urchins in the cracks, so booties help.
Surf filming in Ericeira: FAQ
Where should beginners get filmed surfing in Ericeira?
Foz do Lizandro, the beginner-friendly beach break in town. Ribeira d'Ilhas and Coxos are better left to more experienced surfers.
When is the best time to surf in Ericeira?
Late September through November usually has the best mix of building swell, mild water and manageable crowds. Summer is flatter, with water around 20 to 22 °C.
Is Ericeira crowded?
Crowds peak on weekend mornings and on contest days at Ribeira d'Ilhas in autumn. If it looks packed, Pedra Branca or Foz do Lizandro are usually calmer.
How far is Ericeira from Lisbon?
About 45 minutes by car on the A21, so you can come for a filmed session and be back in the city the same day.
Is this the same as hiring a surf videographer in Ericeira?
Not quite. A surf videographer is after the best shot of your best wave. Session filming records how you surf across the whole session, including wipeouts and missed waves, so you can see what to work on.