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Teiki Mathieu Baillan surfing a self-made Alaya surfboard in Macaroni, Mentawaï, Indonesia. Photo by C. Naslain, 2009.
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Vale do Lobo
Portugal, Algarve
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Datum: WGS84 [ Help ] |
Latitude: 37° 2.893' N |
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From Faro drive west until u reach Vale do Lobo. At the Praca at VDL a large spit of sand has been extended out to sea and has made a right pointbreak. 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
Alternative name VDL
Surf Spot Quality
Wave qualityRegional Classic
ExperienceAll surfers
FrequencySometimes break
Wave
TypeBeach-break
DirectionRight and left
BottomSandy
PowerHollow, Fast, Fun
Normal lengthShort (< 50m)
Good day lengthNormal (50 to 150m)
Tide, Swell and Wind
Good swell directionWest, SouthWest, South
Good wind directionNorth, NorthWest, NorthEast
Swell sizeStarts working at Less than 1m / 3ft and holds up to
Best tide positionMid and high tide
Best tide movementRising and falling tides
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Week crowdEmpty
Week-end crowdEmpty
Dangers
Additional Information
try to get there on a quite big day, after a storm is best, as the wave does not wrap around the point properly if it is small.
Atmosphere
There is hardly anybody ever at this spot because the surfers around the area either dont notice VDL as a surf spot or thay havent realised that there is now a point break there! also a lot of tourists play in the water near the shore so watch out, their parents might get stressy if u run them over!
General
This is a sick spot but most people have still not realised it s full potential!!
Author: Guy Vero and Jorge Figueira Contributors (2)
Comments
By O davidson , 15-04-2006
SICK!!!! - I was down at the praça the other night, and i was sitting in the bar looking out to sea! It was about 1m but was breakin soooooooooo clean!!!
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By standalone , 29-04-2006
1m yeah right - no bs mate