Named peak at the north end of São Torpes, by the Sines breakwater. Punchier than the main beach, with lefts and rights; works on SW–W swell with NE–E winds.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces WSW
Level
intermediate
Best swell
SW, W
Best wind
NE, E (offshore)
Best tide
mid tide
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
0.8–2.5 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
Breakwater and rocks at the north end; Crowded with schools in summer