About
A real fun wave, worth the detour if you're in the area, with warmer water than the breaks on the Atlantic facing coastline
Atmosphere:
A tourists beach which, given the right conditions, throws up a great right-hand wave. A steep take-off which holds some size - the locals (most of them bodyboarders) have it wired so be prepared for not getting a lot of waves. and beware of the fake sand bottom, the rocks are exposed depending on the time of the year. watch out for undertow when its big.
Additional Info:
Parking is available right at the beach entrance, in summer don't leave valuables in your car, and watch the crowd....
Due to its relatively protected position, needs a sizeable swell (or well orientated) before it goes off.
Again, in summer, strong thermal winds often blow offshore in the evening, so check conditions throughout the day. Depending on the sand bar, it can be very fickle - working for only an hour or so, on an incoming tide. The wave can be quite 'sectiony', closing out often.
At low tide a wave breaks alongside the cliffs on the extreme western end of the beach behind the point. Respect the locals, sometimes theres some stress in the line up with tourists (usually called "bifos") that drop in.
Location
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Access
From Vila de Bispo, take the road to Lagos and after 1-2km turn south to the beach. Easy to find sand cove, the wave breaks off the right-hand end (west)
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
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| Public access | Yes |
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| 4x4 required | Unknown |
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| Boat required | Unknown |
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