Long cliff-backed beach break at the south end of Caparica with many peaks. Often smaller and mellower than further north; long walls and the odd tube when sandbanks line up.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces WSW
Level
beginner
Best swell
W, WSW, SW
Best wind
E, ENE, SE (offshore)
Best tide
low to mid tide
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
1–2.5 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Rips; Shifting sandbanks; Respect the local crew at the main peaks