Poça
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Localism could be a problem, so treat locals with respect. DONT drop in their waves. When Poça gets good you can see lots of Portuguese pro's such as Filipe Ochoa, pro bodyboarder.
Atmosphere:
Pretty nice atmosphere. There is a restaurant and a bar right on the beach.
Additional Info:
This spot has lots of tubular sections and is very fast. It's easy to get there: From Cascais just go direction Lisbon on a road called marginal(considered one of the most dangerous roads in europe) and after Estoril you will see a road sign to your right saying Praia da Poça.
Location
Loading...Access
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Hollow, Fast, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Short (<50m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Sao Pedro
0.54 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Rarely breaks (5 days/year) |
Tamariz
1.08 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |