Quiet sandy bay with A-frame peaks, good for learners on small days. More exposed to N swell than Arrifana, so usually bigger; only for experienced surfers when it's large.
Break
beach break, lefts and rights; faces WNW
Level
beginner
Best swell
NW
Best wind
E, SE (offshore)
Best tide
low to mid tide
Season
Autumn to spring
Typical size
0.6–2 m
Crowd
low
Hazards
Scattered rocks on a mostly sandy bottom; Shifting banks and changing currents; Gets powerful in big N/NW swells