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Surf Spot Characteristics |
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alternative name | Z-Point |
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Surf Quality |
| | wave quality | World Class |
| | experience | experienced surfers |
| | surf frequency | sometimes break |
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Wave |
| type | point-break |
| | direction | right and left |
| | bottom | sandy with rock |
| | power | - hollow
- fast
- powerful
- fun
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| | normal length | normal (50 to 150m) |
| | good day | long (150 to 300 m) |
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Tide, Swell and Wind |
| | swell direction | - West
- SouthWest
- South
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| | wind direction | - North
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| | swell size | starts working at less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to 5m / 16 ft and over |
| | tide position | low and mid tide |
| | tide movement | rising and falling tides |
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Author: Richard Norris
Contributors (2)
They surfed this spot ! (131)
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Zavial Access |
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From Vila de Bispo, take the road to Lagos and after 1-2km turn south to the beach. Easy to find sand cove, the wave breaks off the right-hand end (west) |
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distance | take a car |
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walk | instant access (<5 mn) |
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easy to find? | easy to find |
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public access? | public access |
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special access | Don't know |
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More Details on Surfing |
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week crowd |
ok |
| week-end crowd |
ultra crowded |
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dangers | - rips / undertow
- rocks
- localism
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Surf Business Directory listing (2/2) |
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Surf Photos |
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Additional Surfing Infos |
| | Parking is available right at the beach entrance, in summer don't leave valuables in your car, and watch the crowd....
Due to its relatively protected position, needs a sizeable swell (or well orientated) before it goes off.
Again, in summer, strong thermal winds often blow offshore in the evening, so check conditions throughout the day. Depending on the sand bar, it can be very fickle - working for only an hour or so, on an incoming tide. The wave can be quite 'sectiony', closing out often.
At low tide a wave breaks alongside the cliffs on the extreme western end of the beach behind the point. Respect the locals, sometimes theres some stress in the line up with tourists (usually called "bifos") that drop in.
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Overview |
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Atmosphere |
A tourists beach which, given the right conditions, throws up a great right-hand wave. A steep take-off which holds some size - the locals (most of them bodyboarders) have it wired so be prepared for not getting a lot of waves. and beware of the fake sand bottom, the rocks are exposed depending on the time of the year. watch out for undertow when its big. |
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General |
A real fun wave, worth the detour if you're in the area, with warmer water than the breaks on the Atlantic facing coastline |
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Geo-localization |
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| Datum | WGS84 [ Help ] |
| GPS Lat. | 37° 2.73881' N |
| GPS Long. | 8° 52.35873' W |
| Precision | Approximate |
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GPS History (1)
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Last surf sessions |
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Last surf trips |
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Last Surf Trips |
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Trip: Portugal Xmas 09
By Arne, From 2009-12-29 to 2010-01-05
My first trip together with Andre to the Algarve. Lots of wind, rain and swell, but also some nice days with clean waves and some sunshine. Temperatures were mild, (about 18° inside and outside the water.
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Comments |
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comment by Anonymous, 2007-04-23 14:51:07