Matosinhos

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.

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

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

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