Small beach on the south coast of São Miguel that picks up southwest swell and favours right-hand peaks. It can fill up with local surfers on good days.
Break
beach break, rights; faces SSW
Level
intermediate
Best swell
SW, WSW
Best wind
N, NNE (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
Year-round, best autumn to winter
Typical size
1-2.5 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
rocks; rips; crowds when working
Nearby spots
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