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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaia surfboard in Lances Left, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Praia do Farol - lado poente
Portugal, Algarve
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Go to Vila Nova de Milfontes and leave your car near the lighthouse. Take the wood stairs at your right and you are in the beach DistanceIn the city WalkShort walk (5-15 mn) Easy to find?Easy to find Public access?Public access Special accessDon't know |
Surf Spot Characteristics
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityNormal
ExperienceExperienced surfers
FrequencyRegular
Wave
TypeReef-rocky
DirectionRight and left
BottomReef (coral, sharp rocks etc..)
PowerPowerful
Normal lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Good day lengthLong (150 to 300 m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest
Good wind directionNorthWest, West, SouthWest, SouthEast, East, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at 1.0m-1.5m / 3ft-5ft and holds up to
Best tide position
Best tide movement
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Week-end crowdEmpty
Dangers
- Rocks
Additional Information
You have to paddle at least 15 min, to reach the good waves. In hard days you will nead very good lungs. Don't go to the water when it's low water because of the rocks, even in high water it's dangerous!
Atmosphere
Very few surfers, because of the rocks (every time i went there, i was alone)
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Author: Inês Marques Contributors (1) They surfed this spot ! (3)
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By Me , 21-01-2007
Heavy Water - Surfed here last year and it was a real workout. Lots of water moving. But once youre out the back, expect some heavy pits. The water felt like it had more weight in it.