Beach break south of the Aveiro harbour breakwater, which helps shape the sandbanks. Needs a bit more swell than neighbours, holds some northerly wind, and gets busy but friendly.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces W
Level
beginner
Best swell
W, WNW
Best wind
E, NE (offshore)
Best tide
low to mid tide
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
0.6–2.4 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
Strong rips, especially beside the long harbour breakwater; Water quality can drop near the Aveiro estuary mouth after rain