Praia do Barbas
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As it's not dificult to surf on the normal days you can " partir a loiça toda..." without hurting yourself!!!
Atmosphere:
I had very good moments of surf over there. Respect the locals that most time are friendly.
Additional Info:
The left that you see must have a good sandbar to work perfectly. When it's good, it's good! Parking is okay, except on the good sunny weekend's. Don't let your personal things shown to the world in the front of your car, you might never see them again... :) The webcam url that give to you is near this beach, so you can have a preety look how the conditions are. In the site go to Caparica place.
Location
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From Lisbon take the bridge " ponte 25 de Abril " to the south. After crossing the bridge turn at the first to your right to " Costa da Caparica ". At the end of the highway go allways front. Park near the rotunda and you're there.
| 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 | Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | East |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | West |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 8ft+ |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
Rips / undertow, Man-made danger (buoys etc..)
Videos
None
Nearby spots
0.39 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
1.08 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |