Buarcos
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One of my favorite waves in the world.
Atmosphere:
In the Fall or Winter, bring a gun, just in case!
Additional Info:
Actually there are several surf spots along the coast of Buarcos, all long rights and very similar. You can even find a left. You have a lot to choose from.
Location
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North of Figueira da Foz.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Fast |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Very Long (300 to 500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
cabo mondego
1.19 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Figueira da Foz
1.19 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
The Edge - Molhe Norte
1.60 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |