Carrapateira Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, W, SW
Wind
SE, E
Surf Height
Waist high to overhead.
Tide
All tides
Carrapateira Surf Guide
Best from low to mid on the push, it can produce long, quality, walling waves. As the tide fills in, the rivermouth can turn on with hollow, punchy rights. Looking north the huge beach has sandbanks all along, becoming increasingly empty. This is an exposed beach frustratingly susceptible to winds. Overall one of the region's top spots.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beach good for all, point best left to experienced surfers.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Chilled.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
Any crowds tend to congregate at southern end of beach - a short walk will yield empty peaks.
Spot Rating
Fun
Regional classic - excellent, fun left point with hollow rights in the rivermouth plus long flexible beach. Susceptible to winds.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can be a lot of water moving around so rips can be bad.
Water Quality
Clean
OK
Hazards
Rocks in front of point, heavy and rippy around rivermouth.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Fish, Funboard, Longboard, SUP, Bodyboard, Foil
Access
Car park on cliff top at southern end of beach.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Best September to May.
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