Sandbar peaks between Ofir's groynes, giving A-frames that suit learners and improvers on small to mid swells. Best NW swell with ENE offshore around mid tide.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces W
Level
beginner
Best swell
W, NW
Best wind
E, ENE (offshore)
Best tide
mid tide
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
0.5–1.8 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Rock groynes/breakwaters; Shorebreak at high tide; Currents near the Cávado river mouth