Praia do meco
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Amazing spot...lovelly beach...nice waves
Additional Info:
Meco produces a nice Wedge, closed to the Sand, the wave is very powerfull, and the rips are tricky, but when it fully develops, believe me it looks like Praia do Norte at Nazaré!
Location
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From Lisbon get on the A2 highway top the south, then +-15km ahead turn right in the exit indicating Sesimbra, then follow EN378 road until you reach a OTAN/NATO base, where you turn right (you will see an indication of Lagoa de Albufeira). Then you follow that road until Alfarim, where you reach an intersection, and continue ahead past that; then you reach another intersection in Aldeia do Meco, and find the indication to praia do meco
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Hollow, Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthEast, East, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Rips / undertow
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Lagoa de Albufeira
1.25 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 da Foz - Cabo Espichel, Sesimbra
4.98 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |