Matosinhos

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only surf it if you have to, or when the conditions are good enough to outweigh the pollution problem.

Atmosphere:
On good days is crowded specially if it's a weekend day, a decent option when thereºs swell because of itºs proximity to the city (10 min. from center). heavy pollution. outlet pipes right on the beach = highly sketchy health risks. floaties...yuck

Additional Info:
type of waves depends on wind, swell, tide. varies from beachbreak closeouts to pointlike peelers. just have to pay attention to the conditions. at high tide, use rip along inside left side along rocks to get out fast. accesses a nice peeling right with inside barreling reforms.

Location
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Access

park along highway.
small pullout area to stop overlooking surf.

WalkShort walk (5-15 min)
Public accessYes
4x4 requiredUnknown
Boat requiredUnknown
Wave Characteristics
TypeSandbar
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy with rock
PowerOrdinary
FrequencyRegular (100 days/year)
Normal lengthShort (<50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Ideal Conditions
Wind directionEast, NorthEast
Swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Swell size3ft-5ft - 8ft+
TideDon't know
Tide movementDon't know
Crowd
WeekFew surfers
WeekendCrowded
Dangers

Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Pollution

Videos

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