Praia do Norte
Edit SpotAbout
it's a cool place to just surf and chill when you already had and epic session somewhere else...and you had enough of the insane crowds
Atmosphere:
Can be a good alternative if the swell is nice and all the famous spots are ultra-crowded...just respect those who are out!
Additional Info:
just watch out for rocks as they can sometimes submerge depending on the tide and the tide movement...especially when paddling in or out
Location
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it's the spot in between the city of ericeira and the campsite...check out the surf from the parking place on the cliff
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | 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 |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - Don't know |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Empty |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Sanguessuga
0.75 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Flat rocks |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
Matadouro
0.84 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |