Pico da Mota surf forecast

Ferrel · Centro · Portugal

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Sand beach break with some rock patches, facing north-west, a few minutes north-east of Almagreira near Ferrel. Works best in 1 to 2 m with east or south wind, and is too big on a large north-west winter swell. Fewer surfers than Baleal; the summer Nortada is onshore.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces NW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

W, WNW, NW, NNW, N

Best wind

SE, S, E (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

Autumn to winter

Typical size

1-2 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

Rock patches in the sand; Strong currents; Too much on a big north-west winter swell; No lifeguard or facilities

Nearby spots

• Almagreira, Ferrel, Peniche
• Lagide, Peniche (Praia do Lagido)
• Prainha (Baleal Norte), Baleal
• Cantinho da Baía, Baleal, Peniche
• Baleal, Peniche
• Belgas (Praia Frincha Grande), Foz do Arelho

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