Praia da Cordoama Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW to SW
Wind
SE, E
Surf Height
Waist high to double overhead.
Tide
Low to near high.
Praia da Cordoama Surf Guide
This huge stretch of exposed coastline sits beneath cliffs and is home to a series of breaks sculpted by shifting sandbanks, sand covered reefs and rocky outcrops. Nearly all are best low to mid - but occasionally work all through the tides. Best in small swells as it can quickly get too big. The breaks here need offshore easterly winds as they are easily blown out. Remote and rippy - never surf alone.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Ok for supervised beginners on small days - experienced surfers when bigger.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Quiet.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Uncrowded - if busy here there are endless peaks up and down the beach.
Spot Rating
Fun
Big, exposed stretch of beach home to powerful, long, walling waves - best on small, clean days.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Can be hideous over shoulder high - powerful waves and currents.
Water Quality
Clean
OK
Hazards
Powerful waves with rips, currents, rocks - don't surf alone.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
Beach front car park at end of access road.
Bottom
Sand with rocky outcrops and reefs.
Best Season
Best from September to February - after March there's still lots of swell but winds are less favourable.
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