Praia de Salema Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Ideal Surf Conditions
Swell Direction
NW, W, SW
Wind
NW, N, NE
Surf Height
Thigh high to head high.
Tide
Low to mid tide.
Praia de Salema Surf Guide
Quite a long, sheltered stretch of sand with average but fun peaks good for beginners and improvers. Best at low to mid tide and picks up less swell than Zavial.
Ability Level
Beginner - Intermediate
Fairly mediocre waves, good to learn.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
Relaxed.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
Usually uncrowded.
Spot Rating
Poor
Long stretch of beach with a number of mediocre rights, lefts and peaks, super fun for beginners and improvers.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Easy when small.
Water Quality
Clean
OK
Hazards
Rips when big.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, SUP, Bodyboard
Access
Good sized resort village with car parks at the beach front.
Bottom
Sand
Best Season
Best December to February.
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