ModerateFurther afield
Foz do Arelho
- Beach break
When it works
- Faces
- W (265°)
- Offshore wind
- E
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Never surfed? Start here.
Surf lessons in Baleal, Peniche, from a local surf family. Never more than five students per instructor.
The wave in detail
Barrel 2Paddle 2Hold-down 2Crowds 2Localism 2
1 to 5 on every axis, and 5 always means more. A big shape is a demanding wave.
- Bottom
- Sand, some rock (sandbar)
- Consistency
- Exposed, catches most swell directions
- Longboard
- Yes
- Shortboard
- Good
- Parking
- Free parking near the beach
Nearby
Moderate
GentleFurther afield
Santa Cruz
- Beach break
- Beginner-safe
