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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park along highway.
small pullout area to stop overlooking surf.
Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
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Public access | Yes |
4x4 required | Unknown |
Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
Type | Sandbar |
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Direction | Right and left |
Bottom | Sandy with rock |
Power | Ordinary |
Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
Normal length | Short (<50m) |
Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
Wind direction | East, NorthEast |
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Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
Tide | Don't know |
Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
Week | Few surfers |
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Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Urchins, Rips / undertow, Rocks, Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Pollution
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.40 miles away
Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy |
Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
2.62 miles away
Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
2.80 miles away
Direction: | Right and left |
Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |