Praia da Rocha
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good alternative to west coast of sagres,when get 6feet in the west coast this spot starts to break a surfable wave.
Atmosphere:
good atmosphere,respect local and u will be respect too.
Additional Info:
could park the car down in front of the spot.when sagres get big sweel here its a good alternative
Location
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this spot could be a surprise for u it is situated in praia da rocha(portimão)the pic its byside the river.
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun, Powerless |
| Frequency | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | South, SouthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South, SouthEast |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Molhe de Ferragudo
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Meia Praia
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| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |