Lisbon's swell magnet: a wide, exposed bay that catches every NW swell. Superb on rare easterly days, but the north wind often wrecks it; heavy with big rips in winter.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces W
Level
intermediate
Best swell
WNW, W, NW
Best wind
E, ENE (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
1–3 m
Crowd
high
Hazards
Strong rips and currents; Frequent strong N/NW wind blowing it out, especially in summer; Rocks at the ends and middle of the bay; Shallow sandbar closeouts; Cold water and fog