Portofino Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NW

Wind

E

Surf Height

Waist high-slightly overhead.

Tide

Mid-tide outgoing.

Portofino Surf Guide

Tthe small village of Portofino has one of the best rights of the Northern Region. This powerful right is constant and can offer tubing sections, rippable overhead walls, and connections for airs. It breaks pretty close to shore and the rock bottom is covered with urchins.

Ability Level

Intermediate

BegIntAdv

Intermediate.

Local Vibe

Welcoming

WelcomingIntimidating

Super cool with visitors.

Crowd Factor

Mellow

MellowHeavy

Very light.

Spot Rating

Fun

PoorPerfect

One of the best waves in the area and is fairly consistent to boot.

Shoulder Burn

Medium

LightExhausting

Not bad on the average day but can be some work when it's pumping.

Water Quality

Clean

CleanDirty

Pretty good

Hazards

Urchins.

Bring Your

Shortboard, Fish

Access

Park right in front of the wave.

Bottom

Rocks and sand.

Best Season

February-October.

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