Praia da Tocha
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In the middle of Figueira da Foz and Praia da Mira
Typical Portuguese village with friendly locals and no crowds!!!
This spot reminds a bit of the coastline of southwest france, an open beachbreak, lefts and rights with steep walls and barrel sections. .
Some nice bars and restauranrs and a Surfhouse/hostel.
| 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 | Hollow, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 6ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Murtinheira
8.99 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Pico da mina
9.03 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Praia de Mira
10.71 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |