Portugal's benchmark right-hand reef: fast, hollow and heavy over a shallow shelf. Best on solid NW swell with E–SE wind, low to mid tide. Experts only, with a territorial crew.
Break
reef break, rights; faces WNW
Level
advanced
Best swell
NW, WNW, W
Best wind
E, SE (offshore)
Best tide
low to mid tide
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
1.5–4 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
Very shallow flat-rock reef shelf; Sea urchins (boots recommended); Tricky entry and exit over rocks; Strong localism and crowded line-up; Rips; Car break-ins in the car park