Praia Grande Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Praia Grande Surf Guide
Low to mid tide is best, with peaks along the beach, high tide can be heavy with sections of shore dump. Line-ups will be busy when good, but there's room to spread out and Praia Pequena - an extension of the beach to the north - often holds quieter waves. Best in an easterly wind as it is exposed and still afternoons can often see localised onshores.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Good for all.
Local Vibe
Doable
OK, lots of hussle in the line-up but vibe is generally OK.
Crowd Factor
Moderate
A magnet for the Lisbon crew - can get busy weekends and peak times.
Spot Rating
Fun
Exposed beachbreak which hoovers up swell forming either long ripable walls or fast, heavy wedges. Lots of room to spread out.
Shoulder Burn
Medium
Powerful swells come out of deep water, lots of duck dives when swell picks up, plus shifting rips.
Water Quality
Clean
Generally good.
Hazards
Heavy shorebreak, crowds, rips.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, Bodyboard
Access
There is plenty of parking at the beach but will be hectic weekends and summer.
Bottom
Beach break
Best Season
Best September to November and March to May.
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