Ilha do farol
Edit SpotAbout
this spot its a paradise...amanzing to surf and a very enjoyable wave.
Additional Info:
park the car in olhão city and then take the ferry to the spot(farol island)please be nice to the locals and you will have no trouble.
Location
Loading...Access
take a ferry from olhão city to farol island (the spot)
| Walk | Good walk (15-30 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fast, Fun, Ledgey |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, SouthWest, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest, SouthEast |
| Swell size | 5ft-6ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |