Surf spots · Further South

Areia Branca

Gentle

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Aspect & wind

NESW

Faces W. Offshore in a E wind.

Difficulty
All levels, popular beginner–intermediate spot
Wave type
Beach break
Bottom
Sand, some rock (sandbar)
Consistency
Exposed, catches most swell directions
Longboard
Yes
Shortboard
Good
Parking
Free parking near the beach

Nearby: Santa Cruz · Foz do Arelho