Long, consistent and powerful Sintra beach break; low tide can throw barrels, high tide suits bodyboarders. Best with NW swell and E wind; intermediates and up.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces WNW
Level
intermediate
Best swell
NW, W, WNW
Best wind
E (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
1–2.5 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Strong rips; Heavy shorebreak; Some localism; Too powerful for beginners above ~2 m