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Level: Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Type: Ocean
Water type: Flat, Chop, Small wave, Medium wave
Water hazards: Mole
Water quality: Clean
Infos: Flat near the pier at the north end of the beach. Right handers waves outside the pier. 2-4 feet side, onshore, easy wave. Best waves during full moon.
Beach type & size: Sand - Big
Infos: Big bay with 2 piers. Sandy beach with no obstacles. Very safe, lots of space.
Identified hazards: None
Beachgoer: July, August, September
Weather specificities: Water 13-18C. Air 15-28C. Wetsuit needed: summer 2/1mm, winter 4/3mm. Season from May to September. Surfing off-season is possible.
Wind type: Thermal
Wind specificities: Summer all days, winds from 12-35 knots. Usual direction is NW, it is also the best direction.
Best months: April, May, June, July, August, September
Access description: by Car, Bus, Train - Oporto airport IC1 road 50 km to Viana do Castelo.
Specific rules: None
Accommodations: Rooms, Camping, School, Shop, Repair, Rental, Shower, Toilet, Food, Parking
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