Long, exposed beach just south of Ericeira that picks up more swell than its neighbours: sand-and-rock A-frames, best low to mid tide with an easterly wind.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces WNW
Level
intermediate
Best swell
W, WNW, NW
Best wind
E, ENE, ESE (offshore)
Best tide
low to mid tide
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
0.8–2.5 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Rocks among the sandbanks; Rips on bigger days; Blows out quickly once the wind turns onshore