Praia da Foz - Cabo Espichel, Sesimbra
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Is a realy nice lefthander, that barrels over the rocks...
The best wave in Sesimbra region to surf
Atmosphere:
The crowd is as stupid as it gets....
Go in large grups and be ready for trouble/Discussion...
Additional Info:
fun left. hollow and sheltered from north winds.
Location
Loading...Access
Take the road from sesimbra to cabo espichel. In azoia turn left and follow the road through the small village. Then choose always to follow the dirt road that goes down and to the right. The beach will appear some 3km in a valley. As alternative, take the road from ALDEIA DO MECO towards the cape and pass BICAS, continue down the dirt road ab 2km.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Left |
| Bottom | Flat rocks with sand |
| Power | Unknown |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Lagoa de Albufeira
2.39 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Bicas
2.61 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Praia do meco
3.85 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |