Cliff-backed Sintra beach with peaks over sand and rock. Fun on W–SW swell with an easterly wind, but clean offshore days are fairly rare. Gets busy on weekends.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces WNW
Level
intermediate
Best swell
W, SW, WNW
Best wind
E, ESE, SE (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
1–2.5 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Rock outcrops and reef patches; Exposed to cross-shore winds; Steep access path down the cliff