Long right-hand point along the Cabo Mondego headland; sections (Tamargueira, Teimoso, Mina) can link up into very long rides. Needs a solid swell and is sheltered from northerly wind.
Break
point break, rights; faces SW
Level
intermediate
Best swell
W, WSW, NW
Best wind
NE, NNE, E (offshore)
Best tide
mid tide
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
1.2–3 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
Rocks and sand-covered reef; Poor water quality, especially after rain; Crowded when it works