Surf Spots
Coxos Beach
Coxos is considered one of the best waves in Portugal, a perfect, long right that breaks over a slope that holds big swells and can make good tubes.
It's not a wave for beginners and has a high degree of difficulty getting in and out depending on the tide. Respect the locals and avoid problems.
Tide - Half-dry
Swell - West
Wind - East and Northeast
Difficulty level - advanced
Localism - Medium/Heavy
Ribeira D’ilhas
Ribeira d'ilhas is one of Ericeira's best-known waves. It's usually a more accessible wave because it's easy to get into and suits almost all levels of surfing. Because of this, it's also a beach that's almost always very crowded.
It's a very consistent wave and works practically all year round. However, with a big swell, it can get heavy and very difficult for those without experience.
The venue for several World, European, and National championships.
Tide - Half
Swell - West but works even with a small swell
Wind - East and Southeast
Level of difficulty - beginner/intermediate/advanced
localism: medium
Pedra Branca
For the happiness of the goofys footed in the land of right-handers, Pedra Branca is a left-hand peak that almost always breaks perfectly, because of its rocky bottom. Next door is another peak with a right that breaks on bigger days and is called "Backdoor".
Tide - Half full
Swell - West
Wind - East
Difficulty level - advanced
localism - heavy
Matadouro
Matadouro offers good lefts in the left corner and a point with fun rights on the other side. There are also several peaks scattered between them. The bottom is a mixture of sand and rocks, so be careful when entering and exiting the sea.
Tide - Half tide (works well on almost all tides).
Swell - west/northwest
Wind - east/north
Level - intermediate
Localism - light
Foz do Lizandro
Foz do Lizandro is a beach with a very consistent sandy bottom, with peaks scattered all over the beach. On good days it can be a long, tubular wave.
Usually very versatile for all levels and with low risks.
Tide - Half tide
Swell - Northwest / West
Wind - East
Level - beginner/intermediate
Localism - light/medium
Note: This beach is good for beginners.